Sokoľany

Sokoľany is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251.

The village lies at an altitude of 210 metres and covers an area of 3.858 km². It has a population of about 1120 people.

The population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

The village relies on the tax and district offices and fire brigade at Košice.

The village has a public library and is connected to cable television. It has a food store.

The village has a football pitch and a gymnasium.

The nearest railway station is located 1 kilometre away.

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