KOMÁRNO
County: Nitra
District: Komárno
Region: Podunajsko
Coordinates: 47° 45' 48" N
18° 07' 42" E
Altitude: 112 m
Area: 103,167662 km2
Population: 35 881
Density of Population: 348/km2
First Written Reference: y. 1265
Address: Municipal Office of Komárno,
Nám. Kpt. Klapku 1, 945 01 Komárno
Website: www.komarno.sk
Mayor: MUDr. Tibor Bastrnák
Komárno situated at the junction of the Danube and Váh rivers, at the altitude of 108-115 metres, is one of the oldest habitations in a valley called Karpatská kotlina. The own has a rich history. Its territory was constantly inhabited since later in the Bronze Age. It was occupied by the Celts, later the Romans lived here nearby and built up a military camp and the town of Brigetio on the right bank of the Danube river, and its fortified bridge head called Celemantiu just right at the opposite side on the north river bank. Early in the Middle Ages – in the period of nations´ migration – the territory of Komárno was occupied by the Avars for a longer period of time.
The town of Komárno is not only the most southern but also the lowest-lying place in the Slovak Republic.
We can say that the Danube river and its dominating position in the past formed and determined the character of the whole town territory and influences it up to the present day. Flat plains are variegated by innumerable acacia woods rich in nectar, willow carr and poplar trees by rivers and moderate sand hills in the northeast part of the region.
The local area ranks among the most fertile ones in Slovakia. They grow here mostly grains, vegetables and fruits. The region is well-known for its natural preserves with several diverse animal species as well as protected vegetation and rivers rich in fish. Natural resources and some other particularities, also including thermal springs with curative effects, enable free bathing till late autumn.
Komárno belongs to the Danube route just like lowland piquant paprika belongs with roasted Danube carp. Cargo ships and hard-working tow-boats plough the river all the year round until they are stopped by too low water-level stage or ice. Passenger ship transport is also on the rise as it provides passengers with more space to watch and feel the landscape than an enclosed express train compartment.
