Horné Lefantovce () is a village and municipality in the Nitra District of the Nitra Region, in western Slovakia.
Geography
History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.
Geography The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km2. A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Facilities The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
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): 1720-1940 (parish A)
External links Village website Horné Lefantovce on Zoznam Map Surnames of living people in Horne Lefantovce