Farná (Hungarian: Farnad) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.[citation needed]

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 159 metres and covers an area of 32.745 km2. It has a population of about 1,440 people.

Ethnicity edit

The village is approximately 77% Magyar and 23% Slovak.

Facilities edit

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

Genealogical resources edit

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1731-1900 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1959 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1824-1955 (parish A)

See also edit

External links edit

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