Kováčová, Zvolen District

Kováčová
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Zvolen
Elevation 303 m (994 ft)
Coordinates 48°35′40″N 19°05′30″E / 48.59444°N 19.09167°E / 48.59444; 19.09167Coordinates: 48°35′40″N 19°05′30″E / 48.59444°N 19.09167°E / 48.59444; 19.09167
Area 7.157 km2 (2.763 sq mi)
Population 1,429 (2005-12-31)
Density 200/km2 (518/sq mi)
First mentioned 1254
Mayor Ing. Ján Izrael
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 962 37
Area code +421-45
Car plate ZV
Location of Kováčová in Slovakia
Location of Kováčová in the Banská Bystrica Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.kovacova.sk

Kováčová is a spa village in Central Slovakia, best known for its hot springs.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1254 as Koachou, and it was standing approximately 2 km west from present-day village. A hot spring was discovered in 1898 and soon after (1899, 1905) was used for spa purposes.

Geography

Kováčová is situated in the Zvolen District of the Banská Bystrica Region in central Slovakia. The village is located in the Zvolen Basin, at the foothills of the Kremnické vrchy mountains, 5 km from Zvolen and 18 km from Banská Bystrica. Kováčová neighbors the spa town of Sliač.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"

See also


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