Okoličná na Ostrove

Okoličná na Ostrove
Ekel
Village
Town hall
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Komárno
Elevation 113 m (371 ft)
Coordinates
Area 29.89 km2 (11.54 sq mi)
Population 1,427 (2004-12-31)
Density 48 / km2 (124 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1229
Postal code 946 13
Area code +421-35
Car plate KN
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in Slovakia
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in the Nitra Region
Wikimedia Commons: Okoličná na Ostrove
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Okoličná na Ostrove (Hungarian: Ekel, Hungarian pronunciation:[’ɛkɛl]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

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History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1229.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 113 metres and covers an area of 29.89 km². It has a population of about 1435 people.

Demographics

The village is about 89% Hungarian, and 11% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library a gym and a football pitch.