Okoličná na Ostrove
Okoličná na Ostrove
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Okoličná na Ostrove Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in the Nitra Region Okoličná na Ostrove Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°48′N 17°56′E / 47.80°N 17.93°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Komárno District |
| First mentioned | 1229 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.88 km2 (11.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,442 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 946 13[3] |
| Area code | +421 35[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KN |
| Website | www |
Okoličná na Ostrove (Hungarian: Ekel, Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈɛkɛl]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres (360 ft)[3] and covers an area of 29.88 km2 (11.54 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Okoličná na Ostrove became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1229. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Okoličná na Ostrove once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1461 | 1427 | 1512 | 1442 |
| Difference | −2.32% | +5.95% | −4.62% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1451 | 1442 |
| Difference | −0.62% |
It has a population of 1442 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 1186 | 82.36% |
| Slovak | 268 | 18.61% |
| Not found out | 49 | 3.4% |
| Total | 1440 |
In year 2021 was 1440 people by ethnicity 1186 as Hungarian, 268 as Slovak, 49 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 4 as Polish, 3 as Italian, 3 as Romani, 3 as German, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Other and 1 as Albanian.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 557 | 38.68% |
| None | 497 | 34.51% |
| Calvinist Church | 287 | 19.93% |
| Not found out | 35 | 2.43% |
| Evangelical Church | 22 | 1.53% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 17 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1440 |
In year 2021 was 1440 people by religion 557 from Roman Catholic Church, 497 from None, 287 from Calvinist Church, 35 from Not found out, 22 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Other, 3 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Islam, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
The village is about 89% Hungarian, and 11% Slovak.
Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and 3 football pitches.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.