Nesvady

Coordinates: 47°56′N 18°07′E / 47.933°N 18.117°E / 47.933; 18.117

Nesvady
Naszvad
Town
Catholic church in Nesvady
Country	Slovakia
Region	Nitra
District	Komárno
Elevation	114 m (374 ft)
Coordinates	47°56′N 18°07′E / 47.933°N 18.117°E / 47.933; 18.117
Area	57.86 km2 (22 sq mi)
Population	5,000 (2004-12-31)
Density	86 / km2 (223 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1269
Mayor	József Haris
Postal code	946 51
Area code	+421-35
Car plate	KN
Location of Nesvady in Slovakia
Location of Nesvady in the Nitra Region
Wikimedia Commons: Nesvady
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.nesvady.sk

Nesvady (Hungarian: Naszvad, Hungarian pronunciation:[’nɒsvɒd]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1269.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 114 metres and covers an area of 57.861 km² on the left bank of the Nitra river, around 23 km north of Komárno, 10 km north-east of Hurbanovo, and 7 km south-west of Nové Zámky. Administratively, the town belongs to the Nitra Region, Komárno District.

Demographics

Nesvady has a population of about 4,975 people. The ethnic make-up is about 60% Hungarian, 35% Slovak, and 5% Romany.

Facilities

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

External links

• http://www.nesvady.sk
• http://nesvady.baptist.sk