Čechy, Nové Zámky District



Čechy (lit. 'Czech'; Komáromcsehi) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1419 as Felsewchey, then in 1497 as Superior Chey. Later, it was referred to as Csehi, when in the end of the 19th century it was changed to Komáromcsehi. As part of Czechoslovakia, the name became Čechy.

Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 162 metres and covers an area of 11.846 km². It has a population of about 330 people.

Ethnicity
The population is about 98% Slovak.

Facilities
The village has a small public library and football pitch.

People

 * Andor Jaross

Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"


 * Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1725-1895 (parish B)
 * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1896 (parish B)
 * Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1815-1945 (parish B)