Jasová


Jasová is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Etymology

jaz - a weir but also a fish trap.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1434.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 167 metres and covers an area of 19.925 km². It has a population of about 1195 people.

Ethnicity

The population proportion is about 97% Slovak and 3% Hungarian.

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"