Hokovce (Hungarian: Egeg) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Hokovce
Egeg
Sky view of Hokovce
Sky view of Hokovce
Coat of arms of Hokovce
Hokovce is located in Nitra Region
Hokovce
Hokovce
Location of Hokovce in the Nitra Region
Hokovce is located in Slovakia
Hokovce
Hokovce
Location of Hokovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°09′N 18°53′E / 48.15°N 18.88°E / 48.15; 18.88
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1245
Area
 • Total14.40 km2 (5.56 sq mi)
Elevation138 m (453 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total487
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 83[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitehokovce.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1245.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 14.403 km2. It has a population of about 575 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is approximately 47% Magyar, 52% Slovak and 1% Gypsy.

Facilities

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The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1893 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1721-1900 (parish B)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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