The first written mention of the settlement on the territory of today's town under the name Kakat dates from 1075. It is located in the southeastern tip of the left-bank Danubian Lowland, at the junction of the faults of the Hron and Ipeľ loess boards. It belongs to the warmest area of Slovakia, in which the Danube, Hron and Ipeľ, Kováčovské hills with Mediterranean flora and the width of the plain determine its unique natural, economic and tourist character. In the summer months, it is sought after by thousands of vacationers looking for relaxation, entertainment and water sports.
The first written mention of the settlement on the territory of today's town under the name Kakat dates from 1075. It is located in the southeastern tip of the left-bank Danubian Lowland, at the junction of the faults of the Hron and Ipeľ loess boards. It belongs to the warmest area of Slovakia, in which the Danube, Hron and Ipeľ, Kováčovské hills with Mediterranean flora and the width of the plain determine its unique natural, economic and tourist character. In the summer months, it is sought after by thousands of vacationers looking for relaxation, entertainment and water sports.