Klenovec
| Klenovec | |
| Village | |
| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Rimavská Sobota |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.600°N 19.900°ECoordinates: SK 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.600°N 19.900°E |
| Area | 4.65 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Population | 3,324 (2011) |
| Density | 715 / km2 (1,852 / sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1438 |
| Postal code | 980 55 |
| Area code | +421-47 |
| Car plate | RS |
  Location of Klenovec in Slovakia
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 Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
| Website: www.klenovec.sk | |
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.
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
External links
- http://portal.statistics.sk/files/obce-pohl-vek.pdf
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/klenovec/klenovec.html
- Surnames of living people in Klenovec
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