Košťany nad Turcom () is a village and municipality in Martin District, in Turiec territory, and in Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History In historical records of the village, a dwelling 'villa Coschan' was first mentioned in year 1323. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Main occupation of locals has been focused on agriculture and seasonal food-harvests that were produced for various landlords who resided in Košťany nad Turcom ever since.
Abandoning feudal servitude Feudalism in 1848 and declaring basic freedom rights led residents to develop more commercial activities such crafts and trade. In the 20th century, especially during communist regime Joint agriculture and farming Collective farming remained major daily bread for locals.
Early years of new millennium have seen legislative support towards larger businesses, which led to few industrial factories growth in Košťany nad Turcom. In fact, most residents commute to Martin Martin, Slovakia, major workhub in Turiec.
Geography It lies on Turiec river, Košťany nad Turcom as the whole Turiec basin (Turčianska kotlina) are surrounded by mountain range Greater Fatra (Veľká Fatra) on east-north and by mountain range Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) on west.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Sights The main landmark of Košťany nad Turcom is the Košťany nad Turcom Castle. The Rococo-Neoclassical building dates from the second half of the 18th century. Today it houses a restaurant.
Gallery
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773-1941 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1928 (parish B)
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
External links slovak web about hiking around Turiec: http://hiking.sk/hk/li/-mala_fatra.html Surnames of living people in Kostany nad Turcom