Malé Kosihy

Malé Kosihy (Hungarian: Ipolykiskeszi) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region

Etymology

The name Kosihy is derived from the name of old Magyar tribe Keszi guarding the area.[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248 (Keseu).

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 115 metres and covers an area of 8.432 km². It has a population of about 382 people.

Ethnicity

The population is about 98% Hungarian and 2% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

References
  1. Krajčovič, Rudolf (2008). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (8)". Kultúra slova. Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej (2): 90.



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