title: Devičany
text: # Devičany
  
  Devičany (Hungarian: Baka) is an old village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
  
  ## History
  
  In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The village lies at an altitude of 260 metres and covers an area of 29.875 km². It has a population of about 388 people.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The village has a public library and a 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): 1688-1898 (parish B)
  * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1655-1895 (parish A)
  