Zemné
Zemné (Hungarian: Szímő) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-western Slovakia. The village is known as the birthplace of inventor Ányos Jedlik.
Zemné Szímő | |
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Village | |
 Church of Saint Martin | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zemné Szímő Location of Zemné in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°59′N 18°00′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra |
| District | Nové Zámky |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | János Bób (SMK-MKP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.345 km2 (10.172 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,211 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 941 22 |
| Car plate | NZ |
| Website | www.zemne.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 111 metres and covers an area of 26.345 km². It has a population of about 2,210 people.
People
- Ányos Jedlik, the Hungarian inventor born in Zemné in 1800.
Facilities
The village has a small public library and football pitch.
External links
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