Dolný Harmanec

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Dolný Harmanec
Village
Dolný Harmanec is located in Slovakia
Dolný Harmanec
Dolný Harmanec
Location of Dolný Harmanec in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°E / 48.82278; 19.03278Coordinates: 48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°E / 48.82278; 19.03278
CountrySlovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictBanská Bystrica
First mentioned1540
Government
 • MayorAlena Necpalová
Area
 • Total42.52 km2 (16.42 sq mi)
Elevation
440 m (1,440 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2004)
 • Total204
 • Density4.8/km2 (12/sq mi)
Postal code
976 03
Car plateBB

Dolný Harmanec (German: Klein Hermans, Unter Hermanetz; Hungarian: Hermánd) is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. It has a population of 204 people.

History[]

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1540 (Hermans) as a mining settlement belonging to Banská Bystrica. After on, it belonged to the Thurzo family and to rich merchants Fugger. Later on, it belonged to Banská Bystrica again.

Sights[]

The village is located close to the Harmanec Cave.


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