Bruty
Bruty (Hungarian: Bart) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Bruty | |
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Municipality and village | |
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  Bruty Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°55′N 18°35′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.086 sq mi (23.532 km2) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 681 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Etymology
Slovak/Slavic brť from Proto-Slavic bъrtь - a hive of forest bees.[1] Buruth 1223, Borth 1342, Barth 1773.[1]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1223.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 156 metres and covers an area of 23.532 km². It has a population of about 776 people.
Facilities
The village has a public library 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): 1784-1832 (parish A)
References
- Krajčovič, Rudolf (2007). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (6)". Kultúra slova (in Slovak). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej (6): 337.
External links
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- Surnames of living people in Bruty
- Bruty – Nové Zámky okolie
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