Kostolec

Kostolec (Kosfalu) is a village and municipality in Považská Bystrica District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.

Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 495 metres and covers an area of 4.001 km2. It has a population of about 256 people.

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


 * Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1764-1895 (parish B)
 * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1801-1907 (parish B)