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Veľké Trakany

Coordinates: 48°23′N 22°06′E / 48.383°N 22.100°E / 48.383; 22.100
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Aerial view of the village

Veľké Trakany (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkeː ˈtrakani]; Hungarian: Nagytárkány) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 103 metres and covers an area of 10.68 km2. It has a population of about 1390 people. It is next to the Hungarian border (at Tiszabezdéd).

Ethnicity

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The village is about 83% Hungarian, 17% Slovak.

Facilities

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

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48°23′N 22°06′E / 48.383°N 22.100°E / 48.383; 22.100