Kapince (Hungarian: Káp) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1]

Nitra district in the Nitra region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1261.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 155 metres and covers an area of 5.839 km². It has a population of about 193 people.

Ethnicity

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The village's population is approximately 99% Slovak and 1% Magyar

Facilities

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The village has a public library and football pitch.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kapince - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1823-1897 (parish B)
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48°26′57″N 17°58′31″E / 48.44917°N 17.97528°E / 48.44917; 17.97528