Kľačno

Kľačno (German: Gaidel, Hungarian: Nitrafő) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.

Kľačno
Municipality
Kľačno
Location of Kľačno in the Trenčín Region
Kľačno
Location of Kľačno in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°54′45″N 18°39′30″E
Country Slovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPrievidza
First mentioned1413
Area
 • Total48.699 km2 (18.803 sq mi)
Elevation
368 m (1,207 ft)
Population
 • Total1,100
 • Density23/km2 (59/sq mi)
Postal code
972 15
Area code(s)421-46
Car platePD
Websitewww.klacno.eu

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1413. Until the end of World War II this village was also known as Gaidel. Many of the residents were ethnic Germans ( Catholic) and were displaced by the Russian invasion and the later expulsions.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 368 metres and covers an area of 48.699 km². It has a population of about 1100 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): 1785-1911 (parish A)
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