Beluj () is a village and municipality in the Banská Štiavnica District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.

Geography

History In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1232 (Bolug) when it belonged to the Hunt family, of . In 1338 it passed to the Szechényi family, in the 16th century to the Koháry family, and later on to the Coburgs.

Genealogical resources The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"

Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1720-1908 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1836-1927 (parish A)

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

References

External links http://www.tourist-channel.sk/beluj/ Surnames of living people in Beluj