Nižný Žipov (Hungarian: Magyarizsép) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.

Location of Trebišov District in the Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1221.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 133 metres and covers an area of 17.071 km². It has a population of about 1350 people.

Ethnicity edit

The village is about 96% Slovak and 4% Gypsy.

Facilities edit

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

External links edit

48°35′N 21°39′E / 48.583°N 21.650°E / 48.583; 21.650