Bánov (Hungarian: Bánkeszi) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
History[edit]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography[edit]
The village lies at an elevation of 125 metres (410 ft) and covers an area of 19.763 km2 (7.631 mi2). It has a population of about 3780 people.
Ethnicity[edit]
The population is about 98% Slovak.
Facilities[edit]
The village has a public library, a DVD rental store and a cinema. It also has a gym and football pitch.
Genealogical resources[edit]
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish B)
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Village website (in Slovak)
- Organisation in Bánov
- Surnames of living people in Banov
- Bánov – Nové Zámky okolie
48°03′N 18°12′E / 48.050°N 18.200°E