Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom

Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom (Hungarian: Kemenec) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia. It includes the former separate villages Horny Kamenec and Dolny Kamenec.

Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom
Municipality
All Saints' Church
Coat of arms
Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom
Location of Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom in the Trenčín Region
Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom
Location of Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°40′17″N 18°32′50″E
Country Slovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPrievidza
First mentioned1355
Area
  Total25.298 km2 (9.768 sq mi)
Elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Population
  Total1,861
  Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Postal code
972 44
Area code(s)421-46
Car platePD
Websitewww.kamenec.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1355.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 275 metres and covers an area of 25.298 km2. It has a population of about 1861 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1777-1905 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1735-1950 (parish B)

See also


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