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

Names and etymology The village is named after a Slovak playwright Ján Palárik. The historic Slovak name Slovenský Meder was semantically the same as the Hungarian name Tótmegyer. Slovenský/Tót — Slovak, Meder/Megyer - the old Magyar tribe whose members lived in the region as garrison units.

History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.

Geography

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

Facilities The village has a small public library, a DVD rental store and cinema. It also has a gym and a football pitch.

Twin towns — sister cities

Palárikovo is twinned with: Zubří, Czech Republic

References

External links Palárikovo – Nové Zámky Okolie