Kokava nad Rimavicou (Hungarian: Rimakokova) is a village and municipality in the Poltár District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. The village stands in the Stolica Mountains of the Inner Western Carpathians.[5] Kokava in the past had been center for regional glass production. In the 20th century were established two paper mills, a potash workshop and a steam timber,[6] although they went through a recession recently. Nearby holiday location Kokava-Línia offers several chalets and cottages used mainly by winter skiers.[7]
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  Kokava nad Rimavicou Location of Kokava nad Rimavicou in the Banská Bystrica Region  Kokava nad Rimavicou Location of Kokava nad Rimavicou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°34′N 19°50′E / 48.567°N 19.833°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Poltár |
| First mentioned | 1481 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.27[2] km2 (25.59[2] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 329[3] m (1,079[3] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 2,756[1] |
| Postal code | 985 05[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Car plate | PT |
| Website | www.kokava.sk |
Culture edit
Kokava is known for its festival tradition. In 2012 the folklore festival Koliesko (The Wheel) celebrated its 22nd anniversary.[8] Additionally, there is annual country music festival Country fest Kokava[9] and a festival of gypsy music Balvafest.[10] Na Chorepe byva Havran, vtak. (bird, raven).
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Kokava nad Rimavicou - Okres Poltár - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ "English summary".
- ^ http://www.ski.sk/lyziarske-strediska-info/kokavalinia-ESKKOKAVALI-103-sk.jhtml[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://folklorista.sk/ai1ec_event/kokava-nad-rimavicou-koliesko-2012/?instance_id=[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.malohont.sk/spageView.php?id=41 [dead link]
- ^ "2012 Gastronomické a kulinárske podujatia v BB kraji :: ROZVOJ VIDIEKA . Sk".
Genealogical resources edit
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1804-1896 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1837-1911 (parish A)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1771-1896 (parish B)
External links edit
Media related to Kokava nad Rimavicou at Wikimedia Commons- Official homepage
- Folklore festival Koliesko information
- Surnames of living people in Kokava nad Rimavicou
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