title: Bánov, Slovakia
text: # Bánov, Slovakia
  
  Bánov (Hungarian: Bánkeszi) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
  
  ## History
  
  In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The village lies at an elevation of 125 metres (410 ft) and covers an area of 19.763 $km^2$ (7.631 $mi^2).$ It has a population of about 3780 people.
  
  ## Ethnicity
  
  The population is about 98% Slovak.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The village has a public library, a DVD rental store and a cinema. It also has 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): 1787-1895 (parish B)
  