Dolný Ohaj (Hungarian: Ohaj) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Dolný Ohaj
Municipality
Holy Family Church
Holy Family Church
Dolný Ohaj is located in Nitra Region
Dolný Ohaj
Dolný Ohaj
Location of Dolný Ohaj in the Nitra Region
Dolný Ohaj is located in Slovakia
Dolný Ohaj
Dolný Ohaj
Location of Dolný Ohaj in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°05′N 18°15′E / 48.083°N 18.250°E / 48.083; 18.250
Country Slovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictNové Zámky
First mentioned1293
Area
 • Total17.928 km2 (6.922 sq mi)
Elevation
124 m (407 ft)
Population
 • Total1,720
 • Density96/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
941 43
Area code421-35
Car plateNZ
Websitewww.obecdolnyohaj.sk

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1293.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 124 metres and covers an area of 17.928 km². It has a population of about 1720 people.

Ethnicity edit

The population is about 98% Slovak.

Facilities edit

The village has a public library.

Genealogical resources edit

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish A)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1951 (parish B)

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