Choča

Coordinates: 48°22′N 18°20′E / 48.367°N 18.333°E / 48.367; 18.333
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Zlaté Moravce District in the Nitra region

Choča (Hungarian: Hecse) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.[1]

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.

Geography[edit]

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[edit]

The population is roughly 99% Slovak.

Facilities[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Choča - Okres Zlaté Moravce - E-OBCE.sk".

Genealogical resources[edit]

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[edit]

48°22′N 18°20′E / 48.367°N 18.333°E / 48.367; 18.333