Klenovec () is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. The village had been once a residency of Juraj Jánošík, a legendary Slovak folk hero. Near Klenovec is a big water reservoir. Most important sightseeings are classical houses from the beginning of 19th century and a classical evangelical church.
Geography
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Notable personalities Vladimír Mináč, writer Ladislav Bartolomeides (1754-1825), writer, teacher and preacher
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): 1830-1896 (parish B) Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1928 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1845-1895 (parish A)
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
External links
https://web.archive.org/web/20131012053526/http://portal.statistics.sk/files/obce-pohl-vek.pdf http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/klenovec/klenovec.html Surnames of living people in Klenovec