Krokava

Krokava is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. Originally a shepherd settlement, locals later engaged in raising cattle and weaving. The most important point for sightseeing is the village belfry.

Krokava
Village
Krokava
Location of Krokava in the Banská Bystrica Region
Krokava
Location of Krokava in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°38′N 20°02′E
Country Slovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictRimavská Sobota
First mentioned1427
Area
  Total10.402555 km2 (4.016449 sq mi)
Elevation
787 m (2,582 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total31
  Density3.0/km2 (7.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
982 67
Area code(s)+421-47
Car plateRS
Websitewww.krokava.sk/


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