| Choča Hecse | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  ChočaLocation of Choča in the Nitra RegionShow map of Nitra Region ChočaLocation of Choča in SlovakiaShow map of Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°22′N 18°20′E / 48.37°N 18.33°E / 48.37; 18.33 | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1209 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.39 km (1.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 483 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 76 |
| Area code | +421 37 |
| 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.
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 km. 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.
- ^ "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)
