Hranovnica

Hranovnica
Municipality
Hranovnica, look at summer cottages part
Coat of arms
Hranovnica Location of Batizovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°59′15″N 20°18′29″E
Country	Slovakia
Region	Prešov
District	Poprad
Founded	1294
Area
• Total	32.661731 km2 (12.610765 sq mi)
Elevation	610 m (2,000 ft)
Population  (31 December 2010)
• Total	2,866
• Density	88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Postal code	059 16
Area code	+421-52
Car plate	PP

Hranovnica is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 613 metres and covers an area of 32.662 km². It has a population of about 2860 people.

Infrastructure and economy

Hranovnica is one of the startpoints to Slovenský raj mountain area. The village has a good tourist infrastructure. Cultural sightseeings are Roman Catholic and evangelical churches, both built or reconstructed in classical style.

Genealogical resources

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

• Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820-1905 (parish A)
• Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1910 (parish B)

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

External links

• http://www.hranovnica.sk
• https://web.archive.org/web/20160804012106/http://hranovnica.e-obce.sk/
• http://www.slovenskyraj.sk/obce/hranovnica/hranovnica.html
• Surnames of living people in Hranovnica