title: Černík, Slovakia
text: # Černík, Slovakia
  
  Černík (Hungarian: Csornok) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
  
  ## History
  
  The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1156.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The municipality lies at an altitude of 129 metres and covers an area of 13.389 km². It has a population of about 990 people.
  
  ## Ethnicity
  
  The population is about 99% Slovak.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The village has a small public library 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): 1709-1918 (parish B)
  * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1896 (parish B)
  