Číž
"Ciz" redirects here. For the footballer, see Diego Ciz.
| Číž | |
| Village | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Rimavská Sobota |
| Coordinates | 48°19′N 20°17′E / 48.317°N 20.283°ECoordinates: 48°19′N 20°17′E / 48.317°N 20.283°E |
| Population | 707 (2004-12-31) |
| Postal code | 980 43 |
| Area code | +421-47 |
| Car plate | RS |
   Location of Číž in Slovakia
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Číž (Hungarian: Csiz) is a spa village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
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)
