Choča (Hungarian: Hecse) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.[4]
Choča
Hecse | |
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  Choča Location of Choča in the Nitra Region  Choča Location of Choča in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°22′N 18°20′E / 48.37°N 18.33°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1209 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 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 |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.
Geography
editThe 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
editThe population is roughly 99% Slovak.
Facilities
editThe village has a small public library a gym and football pitch.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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
editThe 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)