Hrochoť

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Coordinates: 48°40′N 19°19′E / 48.667, 19.317
Hrochoť
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Banská Bystrica
Elevation 636 m (2,087 ft)
Coordinates 48°40′N 19°19′E / 48.667, 19.317
Area 34.74 km² (13.41 sq mi)
Population 1,432 (2004-12-31)
Density 41 /km² (106 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1296
Postal code 976 37
Area code +421-48
Car plate BB
Location of Hrochoť in Slovakia
Location of Hrochoť in Slovakia
Location of Hrochoť in Slovakia
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Hrochoť (Hungarian: Horhát) is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia

[edit] History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1424. In 1479 it obtained many privileges by Hungarian Kings. From 16th to 19th century it belonged to Zvolen.

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