Choča

Choča
Hecse
Choča is located in Nitra Region
Choča
Choča
Location of Choča in the Nitra Region
Choča is located in Slovakia
Choča
Choča
Location of Choča in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°22′N 18°20′E / 48.37°N 18.33°E / 48.37; 18.33
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictZlaté Moravce District
First mentioned1209
Area
 • Total4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Elevation174 m (571 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total483
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
951 76[2]
Area code+421 37[2]
Car plateZM
Websitewww.obecchoca.sk

Choča (Hungarian: Hecse) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.[4]

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.

Geography

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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

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The population is roughly 99% Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a small public library a gym and football pitch.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ "Choča - Okres Zlaté Moravce - E-OBCE.sk".

Genealogical resources

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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)
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