Salka (Hungarian: Ipolyszalka) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Salka
Ipolyszalka
Salka is located in Nitra Region
Salka
Salka
Location of Salka in the Nitra Region
Salka is located in Slovakia
Salka
Salka
Location of Salka in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°53′N 18°46′E / 47.883°N 18.767°E / 47.883; 18.767
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictNové Zámky District
First mentioned1156
Area
 • Total
26.066 km2 (10.064 sq mi)
Elevation110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
974
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
943 61[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateNZ
Websitewww.obecsalka.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres and covers an area of 26.066 km². It has a population of about 1,069 people.

Ethnicity

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The population is about 94% Hungarian and 6% Slovak.

Facilities

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

References

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  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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