Hnúšťa (; ) is a town and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. It is the birthplace of the well-known 19th-century Slovak writer and member of the Štúr generation, Ján Francisci-Rimavský. He is commemorated by a statue and a plaque near the town's main square.
History The town was first mentioned in 1334.
Geography
It is located in the Slovenské rudohorie mountains, in the Rimava river valley near Rimavská Sobota.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Economy A factory for the production of chemicals was one of the main employers in Hnúšťa region. Now several middle sized companies are located in the town industrial park. The local shopping center attract visitors from neighbouring villages.
Notable people Ján Francisci-Rimavský, Slovak poet, member of Štúr generation Ľudovít Kaník, politician
Twin towns — sister cities
Hnúšťa is twinned with: Dobruška, Czech Republic Lwówek Śląski, Poland
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
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Surnames of living people in Hnusta