Harmanec

Harmanec is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[1]

Harmanec
Village
Former buildings of the Military Cartographic Institute
Harmanec
Location of Harmanec in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°49′N 19°3′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictBanská Bystrica
Founded1957
Area
  Total7.60 km2 (2.93 sq mi)
Elevation
446 m (1,463 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2004)
  Total918
  Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Postal code
976 03
Area code(s)+421-48
Car plateBB
Websitewww.harmanec.sk

History

The village first appears in historical records circa 1540.[1]

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 486 metres and covers an area of 7.757 km². It has a population of about 918 people.

Sights

The village is located close to the Harmanec Cave.

References



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