Klenovec

Klenovec
Klenóc
Klenovec
Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region
Klenovec
Location of Klenovec in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.60°N 19.90°E / 48.60; 19.90
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictRimavská Sobota District
First mentioned1438
Area
  Total
100.00 km2 (38.61 sq mi)
Elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
2,970
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
980 55
Area code+421 47
Car plateRS
Websitewww.klenovec.sk

Klenovec (Hungarian: Klenóc) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. The village had been once a residency of Juraj Jánošík, a legendary Slovak folk hero. Near Klenovec is a big water reservoir. Most important sightseeings are classical houses from the beginning of 19th century and a classical evangelical church.