Krokava (Hungarian: Kopárhegy) 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. One of the most notable attractions of Krokava is the village belfry.
Krokava | |
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Village | |
Krokava Location of Krokava in Slovakia Show map of Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°38′N 20°02′E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Rimavská Sobota |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.40[1] km2 (4.02[1] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 787[2] m (2,582[2] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 20[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 982 67[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Car plate | RS |
| Website | www.krokava.sk/ |
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