Dolný Harmanec

Coordinates: 48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°E / 48.82278; 19.03278

Dolný Harmanec
Village
Country	Slovakia
Region	Banská Bystrica
District	Banská Bystrica
Elevation	440 m (1,444 ft)
Coordinates	48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°E / 48.82278; 19.03278
Area	42.52 km2 (16.42 sq mi)
Population	204 (31 December 2004)
Density	5 / km2 (13 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1540
Mayor	Alena Necpalová
Postal code	976 03
Car plate	BB
Location of Dolný Harmanec in Slovakia
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Dolný Harmanec (German: Klein Hermans, Unter Hermanetz; Hungarian: Hermánd) is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. It has a population of 204 people.

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1540 (Hermans) as a mining settlement belonging to Banská Bystrica. After on, it belonged to the Thurzo family and to rich merchants Fugger. Later on, it belonged to Banská Bystrica again.

Sights

The village is located close to the Harmanec Cave.