Choča
Choča
Hecse | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Choča Location of Choča in the Nitra Region  Choča Location of Choča in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°22′N 18°20′E / 48.37°N 18.33°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1209 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 483 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 76[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Car plate | ZM |
| Website | www |
Choča (Hungarian: Hecse) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.[4]
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.
Population
[edit]| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 474 | 486 | 501 | 470 |
| Difference | +2.53% | +3.08% | −6.18% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 483 | 470 |
| Difference | −2.69% |
It has a population of 470 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 480 | 95.8% |
| Not found out | 20 | 3.99% |
| Romani | 9 | 1.79% |
| Total | 501 |
In year 2021 was 501 people by ethnicity 480 as Slovak, 20 as Not found out, 9 as Romani, 3 as Czech, 2 as Polish and 1 as Jewish.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 342 | 68.26% |
| None | 116 | 23.15% |
| Not found out | 16 | 3.19% |
| Calvinist Church | 7 | 1.4% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 7 | 1.4% |
| Evangelical Church | 6 | 1.2% |
| Total | 501 |
In year 2021 was 501 people by religion 342 from Roman Catholic Church, 116 from None, 16 from Not found out, 7 from Calvinist Church, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
[edit]The village has a small public library a gym and football pitch.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Choča - Okres Zlaté Moravce - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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)
