Klenovec (Hungarian: Klenóc) 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, a 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
Village
Klenovec is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Klenovec
Klenovec
Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region
Klenovec is located in Slovakia
Klenovec
Klenovec
Location of Klenovec in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.600°N 19.900°E / 48.600; 19.900
Country Slovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictRimavská Sobota
First mentioned1438
Area
 • Total99.99[2] km2 (38.61[2] sq mi)
Elevation
335[3] m (1,099[3] ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total3,013[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
980 55[3]
Area code+421 47[3]
Car plateRS
Websitewww.klenovec.sk

Notable personalities

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Genealogical resources

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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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References

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  1. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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