Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Village
Catholic church in the village
Catholic church in the village
Flag of Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Coat of arms of Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Nová Ves nad Žitavou is located in Slovakia
Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Location of Nová Ves nad Žitavou in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°17′N 18°20′E / 48.283°N 18.333°E / 48.283; 18.333
CountrySlovakia
KrajNitra Region
OkresNitra District
Area
  Total10.173 km2 (3.928 sq mi)
Elevation
164 m (538 ft)
Population
  Total1,270
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Ethnicity
  Slovak99%
  Magyar1%
Websitewww.novavesnadzitavou.sk

Nová Ves nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Zsitvaújfalu) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1] The village lies at an elevation of 164 metres (538 ft) and covers an area of 10.173 km2 (3.928 sq mi). It has a population of about 1,270 people, with a distribution of approximately 99% Slovak and 1% Magyar. It was first mentioned in historical records in 1355.[2] Since 1925 the village has a football club.

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

References

  1. "Nová Ves nad Žitavou - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".
  2. "História obce" [History of the village]. Nová Ves nad Žitavou (in Slovak). Archived from the original on 14 September 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2011. Nová Ves nad Žitavou sa prvýkrát spomína v zachovanej listine z roku 1355.


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