Horné Semerovce (Hungarian: Felsőszemeréd) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 134 metres and covers an area of 10.09 km2. It has a population of about 625 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is approximately 30% Slovak, and 55% Magyar.

Facilities

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The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1703-1896 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1721-1900 (parish B)

See also

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48°08′N 18°53′E / 48.133°N 18.883°E / 48.133; 18.883