Malé Kosihy
Ipolykiskeszi | |
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Location of Malé Kosihy in the
Nitra Region Location of Malé Kosihy in
Slovakia | |
Coordinates: 47°45′0″N 17°53′0″E / 47.75000°N 17.88333°E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Nitra Region |
District | Nové Zámky District |
First mentioned | 1248 |
Area | |
• Total | 8.432 km2 (3.256 sq mi) |
Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
Population (
2021)
[3] | |
• Total | 379 |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 943 61
[2] |
Area code | +421 36 [2] |
Car plate | NZ |
Website | www.malekosihy.sk |
Malé Kosihy ( Hungarian: Ipolykiskeszi) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
The name Kosihy is derived from the name of old Magyar tribe Keszi guarding the area. [4]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248 (Keseu).
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.
The population is about 98% Hungarian and 2% Slovak.[ citation needed]
The village has a public library and a football pitch.