Tajov
Tajov is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[1]
Tajov | |
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Village | |
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  Tajov Location of Tajov in the Banská Bystrica Region  Tajov Tajov (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°45′N 19°04′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Banská Bystrica |
| First mentioned | 1495 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ladislav Surovčík |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Population (2013.12.31) | |
| • Total | 592 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 976 34 |
| Area code(s) | +421-48 |
| Car plate | BB |
| Website | www.tajov.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1495.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 464 metres and covers an area of 9.289 km². It is situated on outskirts of Banská Bystrica, under the Kremnica Mountains. The village has a population of about 592 people.
Famous people
- Vratislav Greško, football player
- Jozef Murgaš, inventor, pioneer of radiotelegraphy
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