Bory, Levice District

Bory (Hungarian: Bori; pronounced [ˈbori]) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Bory Bori
Municipality
Reform church
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 48°11′N 18°45′E
Country	Slovakia
Region	Nitra Region
District	Levice District
First mentioned	1135
Area [1]
• Total	8.81 km2 (3.40 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	153 m (502 ft)
Population  (2021)[3]
• Total	315
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	935 87[2]
Area code	+421 36[2]
Car plate	LV
Website	www.bory.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1135. The village belonged to the noble family Bory de Bori és Borfői after which the village is named.^[4]

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 160 metres and covers an area of 8.811 km². It has a population of about 326 people.

Ethnicity

The village is about 55% Slovak 45% Magyar.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny

Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

• Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1693-1895 (parish B)
• Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1746-1896 (parish B)
• Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths):1753-1897 (parish A)

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia