Obid (Hungarian: Ebed) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Obid
Ebed
Obid is located in Nitra Region
Obid
Obid
Location of Obid in the Nitra Region
Obid is located in Slovakia
Obid
Obid
Location of Obid in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°47′N 18°39′E / 47.783°N 18.650°E / 47.783; 18.650
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictNové Zámky District
First mentioned1237
Area
 • Total
24.095 km2 (9.303 sq mi)
Elevation116 m (381 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
1,141
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
943 04[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateNZ
Websitewww.obid.sk
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History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1237.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 116 metres and covers an area of 24.095 km². It has a population of about 1150 people.

Ethnicity

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The population is about 89% Hungarian and 11% Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a small public library and a football pitch.

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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