Svodín

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region
Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region

Svodín (Hungarian: Szőgyén is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Contents

[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 202 metres and covers an area of 53.606 km². It has a population of about 2,625 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is about 78% Magyar, 20% Slovak and 2% Romany.

[edit] Facilities

The village has a small public library a gym and a football pitch. It also has a DVD]] rental store.

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 47°55′N, 18°30′E