Černík, Slovakia

Municipality in Slovakia
48°09′N 18°14′E / 48.150°N 18.233°E / 48.150; 18.233Country SlovakiaRegionNitraDistrictNové ZámkyFirst mentioned1156Area
 • Total13.389 km2 (5.170 sq mi)Elevation
129 m (423 ft)Population
 • Total990 • Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
941 05
Area code421-46Car platePDWebsitewww.obeccernik.sk

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

History

The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1156.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 129 metres and covers an area of 13.389 km². It has a population of about 990 people.

Ethnicity

The population is about 99% Slovak.

Facilities

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

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1709-1918 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1896 (parish B)

See also

External links

  • Media related to Černík at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website Edit this at Wikidata
  • http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
  • Surnames of living people in Cernik
  • Černík – Nové Zámky okolie


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