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Cakov

Coordinates: 48°20′N 20°14′E / 48.34°N 20.23°E / 48.34; 20.23
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Cakov
Cakó
Flag of Cakov
Cakov is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Cakov
Cakov
Location of Cakov in the Banská Bystrica Region
Cakov is located in Slovakia
Cakov
Cakov
Location of Cakov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°20′N 20°14′E / 48.34°N 20.23°E / 48.34; 20.23
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictRimavská Sobota District
First mentioned1395
Area
 • Total
4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi)
Elevation176 m (577 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
364
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
980 42[2]
Area code+421 47[2]
Car plateRS
Websitecakov.sk

Cakov (Hungarian: Cakó) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.

History

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The village arose in the 13th century. It was first mentioned in 1395 (Chakofalua) when it belonged to the Széchy family. From the 17th century it was the property of Muráň. In 1576 and 1583 it was pillaged by the Turks. From 1938 to 1944 it belonged to Hungary under the First Vienna Award.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 170 metres and covers an area of 4.294 km². It has a population of 278 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish B)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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