Sokolce

Sokolce
Lakszakállas
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Komárno
Elevation 112 m (367 ft)
Coordinates
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 the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
For defunct village in the Liptov region see Sokolče

Sokolce (Hungarian: Lakszakállas, Hungarian pronunciation:[’lɒksɒkaːllɒʃ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

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History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.

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.

Ethnicity

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

Facilities

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

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