Veľký Horeš (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkiː ˈɦɔreʂ]; Hungarian: Nagygéres) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.

Reformed church

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1214.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 106 metres and covers an area of 18.235 km². It has a population of about 965 people.

Ethnicity edit

The village is about 85% Hungarian and 15% Slovak.

Facilities edit

The village has a public library, a gym and a football pitch. The municipality has its own birth registry.

External links edit

48°23′N 21°55′E / 48.383°N 21.917°E / 48.383; 21.917