Hranovnica (, ) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia, and the second biggest village by population in the district.

History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.

Geography

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

Infrastructure and economy Hranovnica is one of the start points to Slovenský raj mountain area. The village has a good tourist infrastructure. Cultural sightseeings are Roman Catholic and evangelical churches, both built or reconstructed in classical style.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"

Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820–1905 (parish A) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1910 (parish B)

See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

References

External links http://www.slovenskyraj.sk/obce/hranovnica/hranovnica.html Surnames of living people in Hranovnica