Braväcovo
Braväcovo (until World War II Bravacovo) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Braväcovo | |
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Village | |
  Braväcovo Location of Braväcovo in the Banská Bystrica Region  Braväcovo Braväcovo (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′N 19°44′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Brezno |
| First mentioned | 1630 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peter Baliak |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.409 km2 (11.355 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,468 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 976 64 |
| Area code(s) | +421-48 |
| Car plate | BR |
| Website | www.bravacovo.sk |
History
The village arose in the 16th century as a settlement within Beňuš. It was founded by German miners and Polish coalmakers. In 1808 it was mentioned as a shepherds colony in the Horehronie Region.
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): 1786-1896 (parish B)
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- http://www.bravacovo.host.sk
- Surnames of living people in Bravacovo
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