Choča

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

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

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

References

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

• Official homepage
• Surnames of living people in Choca

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