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 edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

Geography edit

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 edit

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

Facilities edit

The village has a public library and football pitch.

External links edit

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