Koš

Koš (German: Andreasdorf, Hungarian: Kós) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.

Koš
Municipality
Koš
Location of Koš in the Trenčín Region
Koš
Location of Koš in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°45′N 18°35′E
Country Slovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPrievidza
First mentioned1367
Area
  Total13.586 km2 (5.246 sq mi)
Elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
  Total900
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Postal code
972 41
Area code(s)421-46
Car platePD
Websitewww.obec-kos.sk

Etymology

Slovak kôš, koš - a basket, but also a knitted fence.[1] Kos (1408).[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1367.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 270 metres and covers an area of 13.586 km². It has a population of about 900 people.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1691-1906 (parish A)
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See also

References

  1. Krajčovič, Rudolf (2010). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (24)". Kultúra slova. Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej (6): 340.



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