Dolný Harmanec

Dolný Harmanec
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Banská Bystrica
Elevation 440 m (1,444 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°E / 48.82278; 19.03278Coordinates: SK 48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°E / 48.82278; 19.03278
Area 42.52 km2 (16.42 sq mi)
Population 204 (31 December 2004)
Density 5 / km2 (13 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1540
Mayor Alena Necpalová
Postal code 976 03
Car plate BB
Location of Dolný Harmanec in Slovakia
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

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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