Malé Kosihy
Malé Kosihy
Ipolykiskeszi | |
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  Malé Kosihy Location of Malé Kosihy in the Nitra Region  Malé Kosihy Location of Malé Kosihy in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°45′N 17°53′E / 47.75°N 17.88°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1248 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.42 km2 (3.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 363 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 61[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | malekosihy |
Malé Kosihy (Hungarian: Ipolykiskeszi) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Etymology
The name Kosihy is derived from the name of old Magyar tribe Keszi guarding the area.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248 (Keseu).
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 112 metres (367 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.42 km2 (3.25 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 441 | 382 | 391 | 363 |
| Difference | −13.37% | +2.35% | −7.16% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 364 | 363 |
| Difference | −0.27% |
It has a population of 363 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 314 | 82.84% |
| Slovak | 57 | 15.03% |
| Not found out | 35 | 9.23% |
| Total | 379 |
In year 2021 was 379 people by ethnicity 314 as Hungarian, 57 as Slovak, 35 as Not found out and 2 as Other.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 285 | 75.2% |
| None | 44 | 11.61% |
| Not found out | 28 | 7.39% |
| Calvinist Church | 8 | 2.11% |
| Church of the Brethren | 6 | 1.58% |
| Other and not ascertained christian church | 5 | 1.32% |
| Total | 379 |
In year 2021 was 379 people by religion 285 from Roman Catholic Church, 44 from None, 28 from Not found out, 8 from Calvinist Church, 6 from Church of the Brethren, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
Facilities
References
- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Krajčovič, Rudolf (2008). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (8)". Kultúra slova (2). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 90.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.