Malé Kosihy
# Malé Kosihy

Malé Kosihy (Hungarian: Ipolykiskeszi) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

## Etymology

The name Kosihy is derived from the name of old Magyar tribe Keszi guarding the area.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248 (Keseu).

## Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 115 metres and covers an area of 8.432 $km^2.$ It has a population of about 382 people.

## Ethnicity

The population is about 98% Hungarian and 2% Slovak.

## Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

