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Komjatná

Coordinates: 49°09′N 19°15′E / 49.150°N 19.250°E / 49.150; 19.250
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Location of Ružomberok District in the Zilina Region

Komjatná is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Etymology

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See also: Komjatice § Etymology

Komňatná → Komjatná. "Something that has a relationship to the chamber" (Slovak komnata: a chamber), "the village with guest chambers".[1]

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330 (Komnathna).[1]

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 634 metres and covers an area of 14.543 km2. It has a population of about 1483 people.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1710-1900 (parish A)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Krajčovič, Rudolf (2010). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest" (PDF). Kultúra slova (5). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 275.
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49°09′N 19°15′E / 49.150°N 19.250°E / 49.150; 19.250


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