Koš

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

Koš
Municipality
Koš is located in Trenčín Region
Koš
Koš
Location of Koš in the Trenčín Region
Koš is located in Slovakia
Koš
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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 code421-46
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)

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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