Číž

For the surname, see Číž (surname).

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

Číž Csíz
Municipality
Parish Church of St. Gorazd
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 48.32°N 20.28°E / 48.32; 20.28
Country	Slovakia
Region	Banská Bystrica Region
District	Rimavská Sobota District
First mentioned	1274
Area [1]
• Total	6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	170 m (560 ft)
Population  (2021)[3]
• Total	691
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	980 43[2]
Area code	+421 47[2]
Car plate	RS
Website	www.obecciz.sk

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 "Štátný archív in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia"

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

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia