Číž () is a spa village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Geography
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.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
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
References
External links http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/ciz/ciz.html Surnames of living people in Ciz