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Hranovnica
Hranovnica (in german Grenitz or Gränitz) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia, and the second biggest village by population in the district.
Hranovnica | |
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Municipality | |
Hranovnica, look at summer cottages part | |
| Coat of arms | |
Hranovnica Location of Hranovnica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′16″N 20°18′29″E / 48.98778°N 20.30806°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Poprad |
| Founded | 1294 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.64[2] km2 (12.60[2] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 610[3] m (2,000[3] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 3,193[1] |
| Postal code | 059 16[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Car plate | PP |
History edit
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.
Geography edit
The municipality lies at an altitude of 613 metres and covers an area of 32.662 km². It has a population of about 3,204 people.
Infrastructure and economy edit
Hranovnica is one of the start points to Slovenský raj mountain area. The village has a good tourist infrastructure. Cultural sightseeings are Roman Catholic and evangelical churches, both built or reconstructed in classical style.
Genealogical resources edit
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820–1905 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1910 (parish B)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links edit
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- http://www.hranovnica.sk
- http://www.slovenskyraj.sk/obce/hranovnica/hranovnica.html
- Surnames of living people in Hranovnica