Hranovnica

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Hranovnica
Municipality
Hranovnica, look at summer cottages part
Hranovnica, look at summer cottages part
Coat of arms of Hranovnica
Coat of arms
Hranovnica is located in Slovakia
Hranovnica
Hranovnica
Location of Batizovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°59′15″N 20°18′29″E / 48.98750°N 20.30806°E / 48.98750; 20.30806Coordinates: 48°59′15″N 20°18′29″E / 48.98750°N 20.30806°E / 48.98750; 20.30806
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPoprad
Founded1294
Area
 • Total32.661731 km2 (12.610765 sq mi)
Elevation
610 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total2,866
 • Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Postal code
059 16
Area code(s)+421-52
Car platePP

Hranovnica is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 613 metres and covers an area of 32.662 km². It has a population of about 2860 people.

Infrastructure and economy[]

Hranovnica is one of the startpoints 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[]

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)

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