title: Šalov
text: # Šalov
  
  Šalov (Hungarian: Garamsalló or Hronské Sarluhy)) 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 1280.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The village lies at an altitude of 180 metres and covers an area of 19.045 km². It has a population of about 420 people.
  
  ## Ethnicity
  
  The village is about 73% Magyar, 20% Slovak and 7% Gypsy.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The village has a public library and football pitch.
  
  