Kociha
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Kociha (Hungarian: Kecege) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.[4] Part of the village is the settlement Suchý Potok, which is gradually developing as an agrotourism area.[5] A notable sight is a late classical evangelical church.
Kociha
Kecege | |
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Municipal office | |
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  Kociha Location of Kociha in the Banská Bystrica Region  Kociha Location of Kociha in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.40°N 19.93°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1298 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.40 km2 (4.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 188 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 52[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 248 metres (814 ft)[2] and covers an area of 11.40 km2 (4.40 sq mi) (2025).[6]
Population
According to the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, the population of Kociha has changed as follows:[7]
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 241 | 222 | 219 | 188 |
| Difference | −7.88% | −1.35% | −14.15% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 193 | 188 |
| Difference | −2.59% |
It has a population of 188 people (31 December 2025).[9]
In 1980 was life 265 people.
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 205 people by ethnicity 201 as Slovak, 6 as Romani, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Other and 1 as Hungarian.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 130 | 63.41% |
| None | 44 | 21.46% |
| Evangelical Church | 22 | 10.73% |
| Not found out | 5 | 2.44% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 1.95% |
| Total | 205 |
In year 2021 was 205 people by religion 130 from Roman Catholic Church, 44 from None, 22 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Not found out and 4 from Greek Catholic Church.
See also
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Štátny Archív in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia":
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1713–1883 (parish B)
- Reformed church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1771–1896 (parish B)
