title: Veľké Trakany
text: # Veľké Trakany
  
  Veľké Trakany (Slovak pronunciation:; Hungarian: Nagytárkány) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
  
  ## 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.
  
  