Čerenčany

Čerenčany
Village
Mansion in Čerenčany
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Rimavská Sobota
Elevation 214 m (702 ft)
Coordinates 48°24′35″N 19°59′9″E / 48.40972°N 19.98583°E / 48.40972; 19.98583Coordinates: 48°24′35″N 19°59′9″E / 48.40972°N 19.98583°E / 48.40972; 19.98583
Area 5.06 km2 (1.95 sq mi)
Population 550 (2011)
Density 109/km2 (282/sq mi)
First mentioned 1334
Postal code 979 01
Area code +421-47
Car plate RS
Location of Čerenčany in the Banská Bystrica Region
Čerenčany (Slovakia)
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.cerencany.sk

Čerenčany (earlier Cšerencšány), is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. During the past several years the village recorded a growth in population, due to which new houses and condominiums were built. The village is gradually taking the name of a satellite village in Rimavská Sobota. Most important sightseeing in the village is classical evangelical church built in 1831.

Notable personalities

  • Samuel Kollár, writer
  • Miloš Krno, 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): 1771-1896 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1713-1896 (parish A)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1771-1896 (parish B)

See also


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