Hostie (Hungarian: Keresztúr) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.

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Location of Hostie in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°27′00″N 18°26′15″E / 48.45000°N 18.43750°E / 48.45000; 18.43750
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictZlaté Moravce
First mentioned1382
Area
 • Total28.16[2] km2 (10.87[2] sq mi)
Elevation
248[3] m (814[3] ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total1,199[1]
Postal code
951 94[3]
Area code+421 37[3]
Car plateZM
Websitewww.hostie.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 290 metres and covers an area of 28.17 km2. It has a population of about 1211 people.

Ethnicity

The population is roughly 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): 1762-1895 (parish B)

See also

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