Hrochoť

Hrochoť
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Banská Bystrica
Elevation 636 m (2,087 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°40′N 19°19′E / 48.667°N 19.317°E / 48.667; 19.317Coordinates: SK 48°40′N 19°19′E / 48.667°N 19.317°E / 48.667; 19.317
Area 34.74 km2 (13.41 sq mi)
Population 1,432 (2004-12-31)
Density 41/km2 (106/sq mi)
First mentioned 1296
Postal code 976 37
Area code +421-48
Car plate BB
Location of Hrochoť in Slovakia
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Hrochoť is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia[1]

Economy

It is one of the touristic startpoints to Poľana region. The village mostly preserves its architecture from the beginning of 20th century, consisting of typical wooden houses. Many people work in the neighboring Zvolen.

References

  1. http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/hrochot/hrochot.html
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