Dolný Harmanec

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

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
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

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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