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 | |
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Village | |
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| Coordinates: 48°31′N 20°03′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Rimavská Sobota |
| First mentioned | 1297 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.775195 km2 (6.090837 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 202 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 25 |
| Area code(s) | +421-47 |
| Car plate | RS |
| Website | www.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)
External links
- http://www.tourist-channel.sk/hrusovo/indexen.php3
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/hrusovo/hrusovo.html
- Surnames of living people in Hrusovo
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