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.

Okoličná na Ostrove
Ekel
Village
Municipal office
Municipal office
Coat of arms of Okoličná na Ostrove
Okoličná na Ostrove is located in Slovakia
Okoličná na Ostrove
Okoličná na Ostrove
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°48′N 17°56′E / 47.800°N 17.933°E / 47.800; 17.933
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictKomárno
First mentioned1229
Area
 • Total29.89 km2 (11.54 sq mi)
Elevation
113 m (371 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total1,427
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Postal code
946 13
Area code+421-35
Car plateKN
Websitehttp://www.okolicnanaostrove.sk/

Geography edit

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

History edit

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.

Demographics edit

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

Facilities edit

The village has a public library a gym and 3 football pitches.