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

Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres and covers an area of 26.066 km². It has a population of about 1,069 people.

Ethnicity

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The population is about 94% Hungarian and 6% Slovak.

Facilities

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

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47°53′N 18°46′E / 47.883°N 18.767°E / 47.883; 18.767