Choča
Municipality in Nitra Region, Slovakia
Choča Hecse | |
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48°22′N 18°20′E / 48.37°N 18.33°E / 48.37; 18.33 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | ![]() |
District | Zlaté Moravce District |
First mentioned | 1209 |
Area [1] | |
• Total | 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
Elevation [2] | 174 m (571 ft) |
Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 483 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 951 76[2] |
Area code | +421 37[2] |
Car plate | ZM |
Website | www |
Choča (Hungarian: Hecse) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 180 metres and covers an area of 4.39 km2. It has a population of about 490 people.
Ethnicity
The population is roughly 99% Slovak.
Facilities
The village has a small public library a gym and football pitch.
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Choča - Okres Zlaté Moravce - E-OBCE.sk".
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): 1697-1896 (parish B)
External links
- Surnames of living people in Choca
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Municipalities of Zlaté Moravce District
Capital: Zlaté Moravce
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