Tajov
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| Tajov | |
| Village | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
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| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Banská Bystrica |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Coordinates | |
| Area | 9.32 km² (3.6 sq mi) |
| Population | 504 (2004-12-31) |
| Density | 54 /km² (140 /sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1495 |
| Mayor | Peter Spevák |
| Postal code | 976 34 |
| Area code | +421-48 |
| Car plate | BB |
   Location of Tajov in Slovakia
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  Location of Tajov in the Banská Bystrica Region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
| Website: www.tajov.sk | |
Tajov is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
[edit] History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1495.[1]
[edit] Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 464 metres and covers an area of 9.289km².[2] It is situated on outskirts of Banská Bystrica, under the Kremnica Mountains. The village has a population of about 504 people.
[edit] Famous people
- Jozef Gregor Tajovský, writer
- Vratislav Greško, football player
- Jozef Murgaš, inventor, pioneer of radiotelegraphy
- Alexander Warenberg, composer
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