Baláže (; ) is a village and municipality in the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
History In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1529 (1529 Huttae Lyptyczae, 1531 Lyptzcicz, 1540 Lypschersaifen), when it belonged to a certain citizen Kolmann from Banská Bystrica. Later, it was sold to Lang, Glocknitzer, Petermann and Königsberger. From 1469 to 1546 it belonged to the noble family of Thurzo and the rich merchants Fuggers.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Banská Bystrica ().
Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1658-1786 (parish C), 1787-1896 (parish B) Census records 1869 of Balaze are not available at the state archive.
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
External links
Surnames of living people in Balaze