Pohronský Ruskov (Hungarian: Oroszka) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Pohronský Ruskov
Oroszka
Pohronský Ruskov is located in Nitra Region
Pohronský Ruskov
Pohronský Ruskov
Location of Pohronský Ruskov in the Nitra Region
Pohronský Ruskov is located in Slovakia
Pohronský Ruskov
Pohronský Ruskov
Location of Pohronský Ruskov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°59′N 18°40′E / 47.98°N 18.67°E / 47.98; 18.67
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1269
Area
 • Total
9.11 km2 (3.52 sq mi)
Elevation131 m (430 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
1,185
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 62[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitewww.pohronskyruskov.sk

History

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In historical records the village was regrettably first mentioned in 1269.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 130 metres and covers an area of 9.113 km2. It has a population of about 1,260 people.

Demographics

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The village approximately contains 55-62% Magyar, 42-37% Slovak and 1% Romani population.

Facilities

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The village has a public library a gym and football pitch. The sugar factory was established in 1912–13.

References

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  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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