Turá

Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

Turá (Hungarian: Tőre) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1264.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 154 metres and covers an area of 9.286 km². It has a population of about 240 people.

Ethnicity

The village is about 62% Magyar and 38% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library and football pitch.

External links

Coordinates: 48°09′N 18°35′E / 48.150°N 18.583°E / 48.150; 18.583


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