Hranovnica

Hranovnica 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
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 Hranovnica in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°59′16″N 20°18′29″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPoprad
Founded1294
Area
 • Total32.64[1] km2 (12.60[1] sq mi)
Elevation
610[2] m (2,000[2] ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total3,193[3]
Postal code
059 16[2]
Area code+421 52[2]
Car platePP

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 3,204 people.

Infrastructure and economy

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

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

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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