Horný Pial
# Horný Pial

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

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251.

## Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 170 metres and covers an area of 6.354 $km^2.$ It has a population of about 300 people.

## Ethnicity

The village is approximately 52% Magyar and 48% Slovak

## Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

## Genealogical resources

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)
