Veľké Trakany
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Veľké Trakany (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkeː ˈtrakani]; Hungarian: Nagytárkány) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 103 metres and covers an area of 10.68 km2. It has a population of about 1390 people. It is next to the Hungarian border (at Tiszabezdéd).
Ethnicity
The village is about 83% Hungarian, 17% Slovak.
Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and a football pitch.
External links
48°23′N 22°06′E / 48.383°N 22.100°E