Santovka (Hungarian: Szántó) 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 1276.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 162 metres and covers an area of 17.866 km2. It has a population of about 840 people.

Ethnicity edit

The village is approximately 88% Slovak, 10% Magyar, 1% Gypsy and 1% Czech

Facilities edit

The village has a public library a swimming pool a gym and football pitch. It also has a pharmacy and doctor's surgery and numerous general stores and supermarkets

External links edit

48°09′N 18°46′E / 48.150°N 18.767°E / 48.150; 18.767