Kokava nad Rimavicou () is a village and municipality in the Poltár District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. The village is located in the Stolica Mountains of the Inner Western Carpathians. Kokava in the past had been center for regional glass production. In the 20th century were established two paper mills, a potash workshop and a steam timber, although they went through a recession recently. Nearby holiday location Kokava-Línia offers several chalets and cottages used mainly by winter skiers.http://www.ski.sk/lyziarske-strediska-info/kokavalinia-ESKKOKAVALI-103-sk.jhtml
Geography
History Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Kokava nad Rimavicou was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Culture Kokava is known for its festival tradition. In 2012 the folklore festival Koliesko (The Wheel) celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Additionally, there is annual country music festival Country fest Kokavahttp://www.malohont.sk/spageView.php?id=41 and a festival of gypsy music Balvafest. Na Chorepe byva Havran, vtak. (bird, raven).
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
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): 1804-1896 (parish A) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1837-1911 (parish A) Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1771-1896 (parish B)
External links
Official homepage Folklore festival Koliesko information Surnames of living people in Kokava nad Rimavicou