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

Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1138.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 117 metres and covers an area of 11.385 km². It has a population of about 250 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is about 92% Magyar, 6% Slovak and 2% Czech.

Facilities

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The village has a public library, a swimming pool and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1714-1896 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1793-1895 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825-1895 (parish B)

See also

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48°00′N 18°47′E / 48.000°N 18.783°E / 48.000; 18.783