Sokoľany
# Sokoľany

Sokoľany (Hungarian: Abaújszakaly) 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.

## Geography

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.

## Ethnicity

The population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

## Government

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

## Culture

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

## Sport

The village has a football pitch and a gymnasium.

## Transport

The nearest railway station is located 1 kilometre away.

