Podkonice


Podkonice is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

Etymology

konica - a stable or a shelter for shoeing horses. Podkonica - a nearby location. Koknicze 1340, Podkonicze 1441, Potkonycz 1528, Potkonicz 1773, Podkonice 1920.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1340.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 529 metres and covers an area of 28.476 km². It has a population of about 877 people.