Municipality in Slovakia
Koš | |
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Municipality | |
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  Koš Location of Koš in Slovakia Show map of Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°45′N 18°35′E / 48.750°N 18.583°E / 48.750; 18.583 | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Prievidza |
| First mentioned | 1367 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.586 km (5.246 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 900 |
| • Density | 66/km (170/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 972 41 |
| Area code | 421-46 |
| Car plate | PD |
| Website | www.obec-kos.sk |
Koš (German: Andreasdorf, Hungarian: Kós) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the——Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
Etymology※
Slovak kôš, koš - a basket. But also a knitted fence. Kos (1408).
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※
External links※
Media related——to Koš at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20090412234949/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Kos
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