Osrblie

Coordinates: 48°45′29″N 19°31′31″E / 48.75806°N 19.52528°E / 48.75806; 19.52528

Osrblie
Village
Country	Slovakia
Region	Banská Bystrica
District	Brezno
Elevation	580 m (1,903 ft)
Coordinates	48°45′29″N 19°31′31″E / 48.75806°N 19.52528°E / 48.75806; 19.52528
Area	24.015 km2 (9.27 sq mi)
Population	384 (2004-12-31)
Density	16 / km2 (41 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1580
Postal code	976 45
Area code	+421-48
Car plate	BR
Location of Osrblie in Slovakia
Location of Osrblie in the Banská Bystrica Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Osrblie is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. The village is best known for biathlon races, with Biathlon World Cup events taking place since the mid 1990s and with one Biathlon World Championships in 1997.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1580, although it was established much sooner, around the second half of the 15th century, with the reference to the iron ore mining, which lasted until the 19th century.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 580 metres and covers and area of 24.03km². It has a population of around 430 people.

External links

• Official website (Slovak)
• http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html