Hranovnica (in german Grenitz or Gränitz) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia, and the second biggest village by population in the district.

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Hranovnica
Municipality
Hranovnica, look at summer cottages part
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Hranovnica Location of Hranovnica in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°59′16″N 20°18′29″E
Country	Slovakia
Region	Prešov
District	Poprad
Founded	1294
Area
• Total	32.64[1] km2 (12.60[1] sq mi)
Elevation	610[2] m (2,000[2] ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	3,193[3]
Postal code	059 16[2]
Area code	+421 52[2]
Car plate	PP

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.

The municipality lies at an altitude of 613 metres and covers an area of 32.662 km². It has a population of about 3,204 people.

Hranovnica is one of the start points to Slovenský raj mountain area. The village has a good tourist infrastructure. Cultural sightseeings are Roman Catholic and evangelical churches, both built or reconstructed in classical style.

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

• Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820–1905 (parish A)
• Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1910 (parish B)

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia