Klenovec
Appearance
Klenovec | |
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Village | |
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Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region | |
Coordinates: 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.600°N 19.900°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Banská Bystrica |
District | Rimavská Sobota |
First mentioned | 1438 |
Area | |
• Total | 4.65 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,324 |
• Density | 710/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 980 55 |
Area code | +421-47 |
Car plate | RS |
Website | www.klenovec.sk |
Klenovec is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. The village had been once a residency of Juraj Jánošík, legendary Slovak folk hero. Near Klenovec is a big water reservoir. Most important sightseeings are classical houses from the beginning of 19th century and a classical evangelical church.
Notable personalities
- Vladimír Mináč, writer
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1830-1896 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1928 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1845-1895 (parish A)
See also
External links
Media related to Klenovec at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20131012053526/http://portal.statistics.sk/files/obce-pohl-vek.pdf
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/klenovec/klenovec.html
- Surnames of living people in Klenovec