Klenovec
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.
Klenovec | |
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Village | |
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  Klenovec Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region  Klenovec Location of Klenovec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°36′N 19°54′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(s) | +421-47 |
| Car plate | RS |
| Website | www.klenovec.sk |
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)
External links
- 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
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