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
Village
Klenovec
Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region
Klenovec
Location of Klenovec in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°36′N 19°54′E
Country Slovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictRimavská Sobota
First mentioned1438
Area
 • Total4.65 km2 (1.80 sq mi)
Elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,324
 • Density710/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
980 55
Area code(s)+421-47
Car plateRS
Websitewww.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)

See also



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