Jasová



Jasová (Jászfalu) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Etymology
Slovak jaz (dialect) - a weir but also a fish trap (from Proto-Slavic jazъ).

History
The village was first mentioned in 1434 (Tykeresnyek aliter Jaszafalu).

Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 167 metres and covers an area of 19.925 km2. It has a population of about 1195 people.

Ethnicity
The population proportion is about 97% Slovak and 3% Hungarian.

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): 1762-1896 (parish A)
 * Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1815-1945 (parish B)