Liptovská Kokava

Liptovská Kokava (Slovak: [ˈliptɔwskaː ˈkɔkaʋa]; Hungarian: Kokava) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia, at the foot of Kriváň, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1469, at the foot of Kriváň, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain.

The surname 'Kokavec' is believed to originate from this village.[1]

Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Liptovská Kokava was part of Liptó County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 787 metres (2,582 ft) and covers an area] of 19,881 square metres (214,000 sq ft). It has a population of about 1,054 people.

Liptovská Kokava was frequently referred in the 10th series of the historical drama Dunaj, k vašim službám as the birthplace of one of the protagonists - Lukáš Kudlička (Adam Bardy). No scenes were shot in the village.[2]

References

  1. ^ "K R U H Y: Priezviská K". Kruhy.blogspot.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  2. ^ Šebestová, Kamila (8 April 2025). "KVÍZ: Ako dobre poznáš slovenský seriál Dunaj, k vašim službám?". Sme (in Slovak). Retrieved 24 June 2025.

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