Marcelová (Hungarian: Marcelháza, Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈlɒksɒkaːllɒʃ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Marcelová
Marcelháza
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Coat of arms of Marcelová
Marcelová is located in Nitra Region
Marcelová
Marcelová
Location of Marcelová in the Nitra Region
Marcelová is located in Slovakia
Marcelová
Marcelová
Location of Marcelová in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°47′N 18°17′E / 47.78°N 18.28°E / 47.78; 18.28
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictKomárno District
First mentioned1353
Area
 • Total
35.75 km2 (13.80 sq mi)
Elevation112 m (367 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
3,778
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
946 32[2]
Area code+421 35[2]
Car plateKN
Websitewww.marcelova.sk

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 112 metres and covers an area of 35.75 km2.

History

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In the 9th century, the territory of Marcelová became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1245. 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, Marcelová 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

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Marcelová has a population of about 3,825 people. The village is about 88% Hungarian, 10% Slovak and 2% Romany.

Facilities

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

Notable people

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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.