Podlužany, Levice District


Podlužany is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Etymology

podlužane - people living near the riparian forest. Podlusan 1275, Podlussany 1773, Podlužany 1808, Podlužany 1920.

Web page

http://www.obec-podluzany.sk/

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1275.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 175 metres and covers an area of 8.749 km². It has a population of about 760 people.

Ethnicity

The village is approximately 99% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library and football pitch.