Holumnica


Holumnica is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1293. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 593 metres and covers an area of 8.944 km².
It has a population of about 870 people.

Economy and infrastructure

In Holumnica is elementary school, kindergarten, public library, football pitch, post, medical service, foodstuff store and cable TV network. Cultural sightseeings are remnants of the castle, manor house, classical evangelical and gothic Roman Catholic churches.

Genealogical resources

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