Coordinates: 48°00′N 18°31′E / 48.000°N 18.517°E / 48.000; 18.517

Farná

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Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

Farná (Hungarian: Farnad) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.[citation needed]

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 159 metres and covers an area of 32.745 km2. It has a population of about 1,440 people.

Ethnicity

The village is approximately 77% Magyar and 23% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library a gym and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1731-1900 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1959 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1824-1955 (parish A)

See also

48°00′N 18°31′E / 48.000°N 18.517°E / 48.000; 18.517