Sokoleč is a municipality and village in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Etymology The initial name of the village was Sokolčí. The name was derived from the word sokolník, i.e. 'falconer'.

Geography Sokoleč is located about south of Nymburk and east of Prague. It lies in a flat landscape of the Central Elbe Table.

History The first written mention of Sokoleč is from 1332.

Demographics

Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. The village lies entirely within the Velim railway test circuit.

Sights There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.

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