Čalovec

Coordinates: 47°48′N 17°59′E / 47.8°N 17.983°E / 47.8; 17.983

Čalovec
Megyercs
Village
Country	Slovakia
Region	Nitra
District	Komárno
Elevation	112 m (367 ft)
Coordinates	47°48′N 17°59′E / 47.8°N 17.983°E / 47.8; 17.983
Area	23.21 km2 (8.96 sq mi)
Population	1,177 (2004-12-31)
Density	51 / km2 (132 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1268
Postal code	946 02
Car plate	KN
Location of Čalovec in Slovakia
Location of Čalovec in the Nitra Region
Wikimedia Commons: Čalovec
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Čalovec (Hungarian: Megyercs, Hungarian pronunciation:[’mɛɟɛrtʃ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1268

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 112 metres and covers an area of 23.209 km². It has a population of about 1,185 people.

Demographics

The village is about 84% Hungarian, 16% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.