Braväcovo
Braväcovo | |
Village | |
Country | Slovakia |
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Region | Banská Bystrica |
District | Brezno |
Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
Coordinates | SK 48°50′N 19°44′E / 48.833°N 19.733°ECoordinates: SK 48°50′N 19°44′E / 48.833°N 19.733°E |
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
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Location of Braväcovo in the Banská Bystrica Region
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Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Website: www.bravacovo.sk | |
Braväcovo (until World War II 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"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1896 (parish B)
See also
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- http://www.bravacovo.host.sk
- Surnames of living people in Bravacovo
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