Ipeľský Sokolec, formerly Sakáloš () is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1386. Geography The village lies at an altitude of 116 metres and covers an area of 18.148 km². It has a population of about 870 people. Ethnicity The village is approximately 87% Magyar and 13% Slovak. Facilities The village has a public library a gym and soccer pitch. Genealogical resources 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): 1714-1896 (parish A) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1793-1895 (parish B) Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1833-1895 (parish B) See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia External links https://web.archive.org/web/20071027094149/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html Surnames of living people in Ipelsky Sokolec Villages and municipalities in Levice District Hungarian communities in Slovakia