Hrušovo

Hrušovo
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Rimavská Sobota
Elevation 273 m (896 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°31′N 20°03′E / 48.517°N 20.050°E / 48.517; 20.050Coordinates: SK 48°31′N 20°03′E / 48.517°N 20.050°E / 48.517; 20.050
Area 15.775195 km2 (6.09 sq mi)
Population 202 (2011)
Density 13/km2 (34/sq mi)
First mentioned 1297
Postal code 980 25
Area code +421-47
Car plate RS
Location of Hrušovo in Slovakia
Location of Hrušovo in the Banská Bystrica Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.e-obce.sk/obec/hrusovo/hrusovo.html

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.

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"

See also


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