Hrušovo

Hrušovo is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. In the village are preserved typical 19th-century houses. Furthermore, in Hrušovo is foodstuff store, post, public library.

Hrušovo
Village
Hrušovo
Location of Hrušovo in the Banská Bystrica Region
Hrušovo
Location of Hrušovo in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°31′N 20°03′E
Country Slovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictRimavská Sobota
First mentioned1297
Area
  Total15.775195 km2 (6.090837 sq mi)
Elevation
273 m (896 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total202
  Density13/km2 (33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
980 25
Area code(s)+421-47
Car plateRS
Websitewww.e-obce.sk/obec/hrusovo/hrusovo.html

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1297 (1297 Huruswa, 1427 Hrwswa, 1511 Rwsowa). After, it passed to Muráň town. Locals had been engaged in weaving and basketry.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1852 (parish A)

See also


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