Kováčová, Zvolen District

Kováčová is a spa village in Central Slovakia, best known for its hot springs.

Kováčová
Village
Kováčová
Location of Kováčová in the Banská Bystrica Region
Kováčová
Kováčová (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°35′40″N 19°05′30″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictZvolen
First mentioned1254
Government
  MayorIng. Ján Izrael
Area
  Total7.157 km2 (2.763 sq mi)
Elevation
303 m (994 ft)
Population
 (2005-12-31)
  Total1,429
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
962 37
Area code(s)+421-45
Car plateZV
Websitewww.kovacova.sk

History

The village was first mentioned in 1254 as Koachou, and it was standing approximately 2 km west from present-day village. A hot spring was discovered in 1898 and soon after (1899, 1905) was used for spa purposes.

Geography

Kováčová is situated in the Zvolen District of the Banská Bystrica Region in central Slovakia. The village is located in the Zvolen Basin, at the foothills of the Kremnické vrchy mountains, 5 km from Zvolen and 18 km from Banská Bystrica. Kováčová neighbors the spa town of Sliač.

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): 1692-1880 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1909 (parish B)

See also



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