Pohronský Ruskov
Pohronský Ruskov
Oroszka | |
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  Pohronský Ruskov Location of Pohronský Ruskov in the Nitra Region  Pohronský Ruskov Location of Pohronský Ruskov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°59′N 18°40′E / 47.98°N 18.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1269 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.11 km2 (3.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 1,185 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 935 62[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Car plate | LV |
| Website | www |
Pohronský Ruskov (Hungarian: Oroszka) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was regrettably first mentioned in 1269.
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]The village approximately contains 55-62% Magyar, 42-37% Slovak and 1% Romani population.
Facilities
[edit]The village has a public library a gym and football pitch. The sugar factory was established in 1912–13.
Places of Interest
[edit]The village is home to the Military Historical Museum of Pohronský Ruskov/Oroszka, which has many artifacts on display from the Second World War, including small arms, aircraft wreckage, and tanks. The museum also holds living history reenactment events which include their running armored vehicles.
In 2024, the Škoda Museum opened across from the military museum. The collection comprises many retro and vintage Škoda automobiles, some of which were used for racing.
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links
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