Číž

Číž (Hungarian: Csiz) is a spa village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.

Číž
Village
Parish Church of St. Gorazd
Číž
Location of Číž in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°19′N 20°17′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictRimavská Sobota
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total707
Postal code
980 43
Area code(s)+421-47
Car plateRS

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1274 (as Chyz). It first belonged to the Tukovci (Tuky) family and later to several zeman families. In 1566 and 1682, the village was destroyed by the Turks. From 1938 to 1945, Číž was occupied by Hungary under the First Vienna Award.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1740-1896 (parish B)

See also



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