Hrkovce

Hrkovce (Hungarian: Gyerk) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. Following the 2022 elections, the mayor is Róbert Magyar, an independent candidate.^[4]

Hrkovce Gyerk
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 48.08°N 18.92°E / 48.08; 18.92
Country	Slovakia
Region	Nitra Region
District	Levice District
First mentioned	1156
Area [1]
• Total	8.20 km2 (3.17 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	126 m (413 ft)
Population  (2021)[3]
• Total	289
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	936 01[2]
Area code	+421 36[2]
Car plate	LV
Website	www.hrkovce.sk

History

The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1156.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 205 metres and covers an[area of 8.197 km². It has a population of about 320.

Ethnicity

The village is approximately 58% Magyar and 42% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library.

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia