Sokolce

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Coordinates: 47°51′N 17°50′E / 47.85, 17.833
Sokolce
Village
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Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Komárno
Elevation 112 m (367 ft)
Coordinates 47°51′N 17°50′E / 47.85, 17.833
Area 19.42 km² (7.5 sq mi)
Population 1,279 (2004-12-31)
Density 66 /km² (171 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1332
Postal code 946 17
Car plate KN
Location of Sokolce in Slovakia
Location of Sokolce in Slovakia
Location of Sokolce in Slovakia
Location of Sokolce in the Nitra Region
Location of Sokolce in the Nitra Region
Location of Sokolce in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
For defunct village in the Liptov region see Sokolče

Sokolce (Hungarian: Lakszakállas) is a village and municipality in the Komarno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 112 metres and covers an area of 19.422 km². It has a population of about 1,280 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The village is about 92% Hungarian, 7% Slovak, 1% Romany

[edit] Facilities

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

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