Černík

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

Černík
Municipality
Church of the Holy Spirit
Černík
Location of Černík in the Nitra Region
Černík
Location of Černík in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°09′N 18°14′E
Country Slovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictNové Zámky
First mentioned1156
Area
  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 code(s)421-46
Car platePD
Websitewww.obeccernik.sk

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


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