title: Veľké Turovce
text: # Veľké Turovce
  
  Veľké Turovce (Hungarian: Nagytúr) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
  
  ## History
  
  In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 9.191 km². It has a population of about 808 people.
  
  ## Ethnicity
  
  The village is about 61% Magyar and 39% Slovak.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The village has a public library and football pitch.
  
  