Cigeľ

Cigeľ
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Trenčín
District Prievidza
Elevation 465 m (1,526 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°43′N 18°39′E / 48.717°N 18.650°E / 48.717; 18.650Coordinates: SK 48°43′N 18°39′E / 48.717°N 18.650°E / 48.717; 18.650
Area 17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population 1,036 (2004-12-31)
Density 61/km2 (158/sq mi)
First mentioned 1362
Postal code 971 01
Area code +421-46
Car plate PD
Location of Cigeľ in Slovakia
Wikimedia Commons: Cigeľ
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.cigel.sk

Cigeľ (Hungarian: Cégely) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1362.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 460 metres and covers an area of 17.35 km². It has a population of about 1,036 people.

Genealogical resources

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

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cigeľ.


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