Kokava nad Rimavicou

Kokava nad Rimavicou (Rimakokova) is a village and municipality in the Poltár District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. The village stands in the Stolica Mountains of the Inner Western Carpathians. Kokava in the past had been center for regional glass production. In the 20th century were established two paper mills, a potash workshop and a steam timber, although they went through a recession recently. Nearby holiday location Kokava-Línia offers several chalets and cottages used mainly by winter skiers.

History
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Kokava nad Rimavicou was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Culture
Kokava is known for its festival tradition. In 2012 the folklore festival Koliesko (The Wheel) celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Additionally, there is annual country music festival Country fest Kokava and a festival of gypsy music Balvafest. Na Chorepe byva Havran, vtak. (bird, raven).

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): 1804-1896 (parish A)
 * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1837-1911 (parish A)
 * Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1771-1896 (parish B)