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

Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251.

Geography edit

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 edit

The village is approximately 52% Magyar and 48% Slovak

Facilities edit

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

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

See also edit

External links edit

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