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

Zlaté Moravce District in the Nitra region

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