Veľké Turovce (Hungarian: Nagytúr) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Belfry of the Church of Saint Martin

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 9.191 km². It has a population of about 808 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is about 61% Magyar and 39% Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a public library and football pitch.

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48°05′56″N 18°56′39″E / 48.09889°N 18.94417°E / 48.09889; 18.94417