Sklené Teplice

Sklené Teplice
Village
River Tepla, hot springs, church of St Lucas
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Žiar nad Hronom
Elevation 364 m (1,194 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°32′N 18°52′E / 48.533°N 18.867°E / 48.533; 18.867Coordinates: SK 48°32′N 18°52′E / 48.533°N 18.867°E / 48.533; 18.867
Area 10.91 km2 (4.21 sq mi)
Population 444 (31 Dec 2011)
Density 41/km2 (106/sq mi)
First mentioned 1340
Postal code 966 03
Area code +421-45
Car plate ZH
Location of Sklené Teplice in Slovakia
Location of Sklené Teplice in the Banská Bystrica Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.sklene-teplice.sk

Sklené Teplice is a small spa village and municipality in Žiar nad Hronom District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first time mentioned in 1340.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 360 metres and covers an area of 10.913 km². It has a population of 449 people (as of 2006). The village lies in the Štiavnica Mountains, about halfway between Žiar nad Hronom and Banská Štiavnica.

Point of interests


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