title: Sokoľany
text: # 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.
  
  