Kostolec

Kostolec (Hungarian: Kosfalu) is a village and municipality in Považská Bystrica District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

Kostolec
Municipality
Kostolec
Location of Kostolec in the Trenčín Region
Kostolec
Kostolec (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 49°08′N 18°32′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPovažská Bystrica
First mentioned1430
Area
  Total4.001 km2 (1.545 sq mi)
Elevation
495 m (1,624 ft)
Population
  Total256
  Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Postal code
017 05 (pošta Považská Bystrica 5)
Area code(s)421-42
Car platePB
Websitewww.kostolec.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 495 metres and covers an area of 4.001 km². It has a population of about 256 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1764-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1801-1907 (parish B)

See also

Media related to Kostolec at Wikimedia Commons


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