Veľké Trakany
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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
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]The village is about 83% Hungarian, 17% Slovak.
Facilities
[edit]The village has a public library a gym and a football pitch.
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[edit]48°23′N 22°06′E / 48.383°N 22.100°E