Veľké Kosihy
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| Veľké Kosihy | |
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| Country |  Slovakia |
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| Region | Nitra |
| District | Komárno |
| Elevation | 112 m (367 ft) |
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| Area | 24.4 km² (9 sq mi) |
| Population | 987 (2004-12-31) |
| Density | 40 /km² (104 /sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1268 |
| Postal code | 946 21 |
| Car plate | KN |
   Location of Veľké Kosihy in Slovakia
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  Location of Veľké Kosihy in the Nitra Region
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| Wikimedia Commons: Veľké Kosihy | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Veľké Kosihy (Hungarian: Nagykeszi) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
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[edit] History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.
[edit] Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 112 metres and covers an area of 24.403 km². It has a population of 970, of which 11.1% are of Slovak ethnicity and 85.5% of Hungarian ethnicity.
[edit] Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Slovak)
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