Čakanovce (before 1927 Čakanová; ) is a village and municipality in the Lučenec District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
History The village arose in the 13th or 14th century. It was first mentioned in 1439 (Chakanhaza). It changed many owners during the history. From 1554 to 1594 it was occupied by the Turks. It suffered war devastations very much in the 17th century. From 1938 to 1944 it belonged to Hungary under the First Vienna Award.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1897 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1895 (parish B)
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
External links http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/cakanovce/cakanovce.html Surnames of living people in Cakanovce