Hontianska Vrbica

Coordinates: 48°08′N 18°43′E / 48.133°N 18.717°E / 48.133; 18.717
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Hontianska Vrbica
Municipality
Flag of Hontianska Vrbica
Official seal of Hontianska Vrbica
CountrySlovakia
Government
 • MayorOndrej Labant
Elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Population
 • Total564
Church in Hontianska Vrbica
Street in Hontianska Vrbica

Hontianska Vrbica (Hungarian: Hontfüzesgyarmat) 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 1272.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 159 metres and covers an area of 23.851 km². It has a population of about 550 people.

Ethnicity

Altar dedicated to Holy Mary

The village is approximately 62% Slovak and 38% Magyar

Facilities

The village has a public library 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): 1796-1897 (parish A)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1895 (parish A)

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48°08′N 18°43′E / 48.133°N 18.717°E / 48.133; 18.717