Braväcovo (until World War II Bravacovo; Hungarian: Baracka) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Braväcovo | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 48°50′N 19°44′E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Banská Bystrica |
District | Brezno |
First mentioned | 1630 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Peter Baliak |
Area | |
• Total | 29.40[1] km2 (11.35[1] sq mi) |
Elevation | 610[2] m (2,000[2] ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 673[3] |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 976 64[2] |
Area code | +421 48[2] |
Car plate | BR |
Website | www.bravacovo.sk |
The village arose in the 16th century as a settlement within Beňuš. It was founded by German miners and Polish coalmakers. In 1808 it was mentioned as a shepherds colony in the Horehronie Region.
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
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