Krokava
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Krokava
Kopárhegy | |
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  Krokava Location of Krokava in the Banská Bystrica Region  Krokava Location of Krokava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°38′N 20°02′E / 48.63°N 20.03°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 982 67[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | www |
Krokava (Hungarian: Kopárhegy) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. Originally a shepherd settlement, locals later engaged in raising cattle and weaving. One of the most notable attractions of Krokava is the village belfry.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 787 metres (2,582 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi) (2025).[4]
