Budikovany
Budikovany is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.[1] Village is situated on the north-east shore of Teplý Vrch (warm hill) lake where river Blh and Drienok creek meet. Today it is a small farming village and a popular place for visitors and outdoors enthusiasts. The village now profits from the proximity of Teplý vrch lake.
Budikovany | |
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Village | |
 Lutheran church | |
  Budikovany Location of Budikovany in the Banská Bystrica Region  Budikovany Location of Budikovany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°29′N 20°06′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Rimavská Sobota |
| First mentioned | 1301 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.331754 km2 (1.286397 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 980 23 |
| Area code(s) | +421-47 |
| Car plate | RS |
| Website | budikovany.webnode.sk |
History
In the 18th century the village was the property of Muráň castle owners, In 1773 had Budikovany 41 homesteads, in 1828 36 houses. Locals had been engaged in agriculture, wax production, weaving, and fruit growing.
References
- "Statistical Office of the slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 10.8.2012. Check date values in:
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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): 1829-1887 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1743-1841 (parish A)
External links
Media related to Budikovany at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Blog about neighboring area
- Surnames of living people in Budikovany
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