Podlužany () is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
Etymology Slovak podlužane - people living near the riparian forest (luh). Podlusan 1275, Podlussany 1773, Podlužany 1808, Podlužany 1920.
Web page http://www.obec-podluzany.sk/
History The village was first mentioned in 1275 under the name Podlusan, when it belonged to the servants of the Tekov Castle. Some sources indicate that a chapel already stood on the site of the present church in 1255.
From 1388, Podlužany formed part of the estate of Levice Castle. By 1601, the village had an organized local self-government with its own administrative office.
From the 18th century, the settlement of Rýchňava was administratively part of Podlužany. Before the land consolidation of 1864, it belonged to Prince Esterházy, later to the landowners Schöller and the Dorr family. The settlement ceased to exist in the 1970s.
Historically, the inhabitants engaged mainly in agriculture, with linen weaving as a supplementary activity. A collective farm was established in 1949 and was later succeeded by the present agricultural cooperative. In the 1960s, greenhouses and a vegetable storage facility were built, and today the village hosts a major fruit and vegetable warehouse.
The local school was founded in 1807. In the 20th century, several public buildings were added, including the funeral house in the 1980s and the cultural centre, which also houses the municipal office and the library. The village was connected to the water supply and gas network in the 1990s, and work on a modern sewage system is currently being prepared.
Geography
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Slovak is the predominant language used in everyday life, local administration, and education.
Religion
Facilities The village has a public library and football pitch. In addition, Podlužany has a cultural centre that hosts community events and houses the municipal office.
References
External links http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html