Klenovec

Klenovec
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Rimavská Sobota
Elevation 335 m (1,099 ft)
Coordinates 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.600°N 19.900°E / 48.600; 19.900Coordinates: 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.600°N 19.900°E / 48.600; 19.900
Area 4.65 km2 (1.80 sq mi)
Population 3,324 (2011)
Density 715/km2 (1,852/sq mi)
First mentioned 1438
Postal code 980 55
Area code +421-47
Car plate RS
Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region
Klenovec (Slovakia)
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
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


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