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Socovce

Coordinates: 48°57′N 18°52′E / 48.950°N 18.867°E / 48.950; 18.867
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Location of Martin District in the Zilina Region

Socovce (Hungarian: Szocóc) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1258. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 470 metres and covers an area of 5.108 km². It has a population of about 243 people.

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48°57′N 18°52′E / 48.950°N 18.867°E / 48.950; 18.867


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