Dolný Harmanec
| Dolný Harmanec | |
| Village | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Banská Bystrica |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°ECoordinates: SK 48°49′22″N 19°1′58″E / 48.82278°N 19.03278°E |
| 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
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| 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.
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