title: Lúčnica nad Žitavou
text: # Lúčnica nad Žitavou
  
  Lúčnica nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Vajkmártonfalva) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region. It arose in 1960 by merging of villages Martinová and Vajka nad Žitavou.
  
  ## History
  
  In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The village lies at an altitude of 137 metres and covers an area of 12.102 km². It has a population of about 905 people.
  
  ## Ethnicity
  
  The village is approximately 98% Slovak.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The village has a public library and football pitch.
  
  