Dubník

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

Dubník Csúz
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 47.95°N 18.42°E / 47.95; 18.42
Country	Slovakia
Region	Nitra Region
District	Nové Zámky District
First mentioned	1236
Area [1]
• Total	41.01 km2 (15.83 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	138 m (453 ft)
Population  (2021)[3]
• Total	1,542
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	941 35[2]
Area code	+421 35[2]
Car plate	NZ
Website	www.obec-dubnik.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1236.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 146 metres and covers an area of 41.006 km². It has a population of about 1,765 people.

Ethnicity

The population is about 65% Hungarian and 35% Slovak.

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): 1703-1898 (parish A)
• Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1896 (parish B)
• Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1815-1945 (parish A)

Famous residents

• Nathan Ehrenfeld (1843-1912), Chief Rabbi of Prague, was a native of Dubník.

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia