Veľké Trakany

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.

Aerial view of the village

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.

Geography

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.

Ethnicity

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

Facilities

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

48°23′N 22°06′E



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