Horný Pial (Hungarian: Felsőpél) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Horný Pial
Felsőpél
Church of Virgin Mary in Horný Pial
Church of Virgin Mary in Horný Pial
Coat of arms of Horný Pial
Horný Pial is located in Nitra Region
Horný Pial
Horný Pial
Location of Horný Pial in the Nitra Region
Horný Pial is located in Slovakia
Horný Pial
Horný Pial
Location of Horný Pial in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°09′N 18°28′E / 48.15°N 18.47°E / 48.15; 18.47
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1251
Area
 • Total6.35 km2 (2.45 sq mi)
Elevation174 m (571 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total279
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 37[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitewww.hornypial.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 170 metres and covers an area of 6.354 km2. It has a population of about 300 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is approximately 52% Magyar and 48% Slovak

Facilities

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The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1725-1895 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1898 (parish B)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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