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Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
Donovaly Dóval
Municipality
Flag of DonovalyFlagCoat of arms of DonovalyCoat of arms
Donovaly is located in Banská Bystrica RegionDonovalyDonovalyLocation of Donovaly in the Banská Bystrica RegionShow map of Banská Bystrica RegionDonovaly is located in SlovakiaDonovalyDonovalyLocation of Donovaly in SlovakiaShow map of Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°53′N 19°14′E / 48.88°N 19.23°E / 48.88; 19.23
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictBanská Bystrica District
First mentioned1618
Government
 • MayorMiroslav Daňo
Area
 • Total17.50 km (6.76 sq mi)
Elevation972 m (3,189 ft)
Population
 • Total285
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code976 39
Area code+421 48
Car plateBB
Websitewww.donovaly.sk

Donovaly (Hungarian: Dóval) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. Being situated in an important pass between the mountains of Veľká Fatra and Starohorské vrchy, on the route connecting Banská Bystrica with Ružomberok, it became a prominent centre of winter and summer sports.

History

Donovaly was founded in the early 17th century. During World War II, it became an important center of the anti-German Resistance.

Tourism

Donovaly is a part of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the biggest and most popular ski resorts in Slovakia. Elevation is between 910 – 1,402 m, and there are more than 11 km of ski slopes, 17 lifts and elevators. In 2006, the Telemix lift by POMA, France – the 3rd of this kind in the world – was installed. It consists of 6 seated lift chairs, and 8 seated cabins, so the skiers can choose how they will go up to the top. Winter season starts from end of November and lasts until late March, beginning of April. It is also renowned for its dogsled racing championships.

  • State road 59 in Donovaly State road 59 in Donovaly
  • Parking for tourists Parking for tourists
  • Footbridge in Donovaly Footbridge in Donovaly
  • Small church in village Small church in village
  • Cemetery Cemetery

See also

References

  1. "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  3. "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  4. "Donovaly – Okres Banská Bystrica – E-OBCE.sk".

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1797-1897 (parish A)

External links

Media related to Donovaly at Wikimedia Commons

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