Braväcovo

Braväcovo
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Brezno
Elevation 610 m (2,001 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°50′N 19°44′E / 48.833°N 19.733°E / 48.833; 19.733Coordinates: SK 48°50′N 19°44′E / 48.833°N 19.733°E / 48.833; 19.733
Area 29.409 km2 (11.35 sq mi)
Population 2,468 (2004-12-31)
Density 84 / km2 (218 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1630
Postal code 976 64
Area code +421-48
Car plate BR
Location of Braväcovo in Slovakia
Location of Braväcovo in the Banská Bystrica Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.bravacovo.sk

Braväcovo (until WWII Bravacovo) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

History

The village arose in the 16th century as a settlement within Beňuš. It was founded by German miners and Polish coalmakers. In 1808 it was mentioned as a shepherds colony in the Horehronie Region.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"

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