Klasov (Hungarian: Kalász) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1]

Nitra district in the Nitra region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1232.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 177 metres (581 ft) and covers an area of 12.231 square kilometres (4.722 sq mi). It has a population of about 1,210 people.

Ethnicity edit

The village is approximately 55% Slovak, 45% Magyar.

Facilities edit

The village has a public library and football pitch, and tennis pitch in Penzion Agroland.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Klasov - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk". www.e-obce.sk. Retrieved 2021-08-14.

Genealogical resources edit

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1728-1913 (parish B)

External links edit

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