Krompachy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Krompachy
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Krompachy City hall
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 Krompachy
Location in Košice Region
Krompachy
Location in Slovakia
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| Country |  Slovakia |
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| Region | Košice | ||
| District | Spišská Nová Ves | ||
| First mentioned | 1282 | ||
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| • Total | 22.89 km2 (8.84 sq mi) | ||
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| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,646 | ||
| • Density | 377.72/km2 (978.29/sq mi) | ||
| Postal code |
053 41
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| Area code(s) | +421 53 | ||
| Car plate | SN | ||
| Website | www.krompachy.sk | ||
Krompachy (German: Krombach, Hungarian: Korompa) is a town in Slovakia. It has a long history of mining and making metal products. Krompachy is also famous for its Plejsy ski center, which is well-known in Slovakia and nearby countries.
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History of Krompachy
Early Beginnings
The town of Krompachy was first mentioned in official records in 1282. This was in a document from King Ladislaus IV. The document said that Krompachy belonged to the area around Spiš Castle. The town's name comes from German words, meaning "crooked stream." This is because German settlers helped build the town.
Mining and Metal Industry
For many centuries, Krompachy was a major center for mining and making metal. They focused especially on iron and copper. In the early 1900s, the Krompachy Ironworks was huge. It had about 3,500 workers and was the biggest iron factory in the Kingdom of Hungary. However, the Ironworks closed after World War I.
Important Events
In 1921, there was a big event called the Krompachy Uprising (Slovak: Krompašská vzbura). It was a difficult time for the town.
Modern Times and Tourism
After 1991, the town's industries changed. There was a lot of money invested in the Plejsy ski center. This made Plejsy an internationally popular place for alpine skiing. Krompachy then became known as a great holiday spot.
Tourism and Attractions
Fun Things to Do
Besides the amazing Plejsy ski center, Krompachy is known for its beautiful nature. You can see rolling hills, green valleys, and open fields. These natural sights, along with local historical places, make Krompachy a popular place to visit all year round.
Places to See
- Roman Catholic Church of Evangelic Saint John: This church was built in 1774 in a classic style.
- Old Baroque Building: A building from the 1600s that has been turned into a private hotel.
- Krompachy Uprising Monument: A monument that remembers the Krompachy Uprising.
- Former Ironworks Building: The main office building of the old iron factory.
- First Water Plant: The first water treatment plant in Eastern Slovakia.
Geography of Krompachy
Location and Mountains
Krompachy is located in the middle of the Spiš area. It sits in the valley of the Hornád River, about 360 to 450 meters (1,180 to 1,480 feet) above sea level. The town is where three mountain ranges meet:
- The Levoča Hills (Levočské vrchy) and Branisko Massif are to the north. The highest point here is Slubica, at 1,129 meters (3,704 feet) above sea level.
- The Volovec Mountains (Volovské vrchy) are to the south. These are part of the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains.
The town is surrounded by mountains that are usually 900 to 1,100 meters (3,000 to 3,600 feet) above sea level.
Weather and Nature
The Hornád Basin (Hornádska Kotlina) gets about 590 to 800 millimeters (23 to 31 inches) of rain each year. July is usually the wettest month, and February is the driest. Snow covers the ground for about 75 to 90 days a year. The average yearly temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F). January is the coldest month, with an average of -6.2°C (20.8°F). July is the warmest, with an average of 17.0°C (62.6°F).
The large forests around Krompachy have many conifer (like pine trees) and mixed trees. These forests are home to animals like red deer, boars, wolves, lynxes, and badgers. You can also find many mushrooms and wild fruits in the forests. The Hornád River is full of fish such as trout, salmon, grayling, and eel.
Population of Krompachy
According to the census in 2001, Krompachy had 8,812 people. Most people, 7,679, were of Slovak nationality. There were also 736 people of Romani nationality and 49 people of Czech nationality.
About 91% of the people in Krompachy are Roman Catholics. Other religions include Orthodox (4%), Greek Catholics (3%), and Lutherans (2%).
Economy and Industry
Krompachy has always been an industrial town because of its natural resources. Today, Matsushita is the biggest company in the area. They make many Panasonic products. There is also the Slovak Electrotechnical Company, which makes many different machines for factories and homes.
Some companies still work with iron and copper in the area. For example, Zlieváreň SEZ Krompachy is a foundry that makes cast iron parts for both industrial and home use.
Healthcare Services
Krompachy has a hospital with several departments. These include surgery, emergency, gynecology and obstetrics (for pregnant women and babies), internal medicine, and dermatology (skin care). There are also six private healthcare places and two drug stores in town, offering full healthcare services.
Education and Culture
Schools and Learning
The town has three elementary schools, where younger children learn. There's also an elementary school for art and a special elementary school. The town's leisure time center helps kids and teenagers have fun. They organize different clubs and activities. Krompachy also has a secondary grammar school and a training center for electrical engineering.
Arts and Traditions
The municipal cultural center is where many cultural events happen. It includes:
- A brass ensemble (a band with brass instruments) that has been around for 90 years.
- The Workers Chorus, a singing group.
- Krompašan and Krompašánek folk troops, which perform traditional dances and music.
- One of the four majorette groups in town is famous around the world.
The cultural center also has the town library, with 29,000 books. The Cantica Christiana mixed choir is part of the Roman Catholic Church.
Sports in Krompachy
The Town Sports Club is the main place for sports events. It has groups for many different sports, including:
- Table tennis
- Karate
- Cycling tourism
- WPEU (a sports organization)
- Ice hockey
- Triathlon, duathlon, and marathon
The Football club wants to play in the 3rd league, and the Basketball club has played in the 1st league.
Sports Facilities
Athletes in Krompachy can use many great places:
- The Plejsy ski center for winter sports.
- A football stadium on SNP Street.
- A gymnasium and swimming pool on Maurerova Street.
- A tennis court on Trangusova Street.
- A natural ice rink on SNP Street.
- A multi-function table tennis court at the secondary grammar school.
- The IN-LINE park for rollerblading and similar activities.
Twin Towns and Sister Cities
Krompachy has special partnerships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities":
Békéscsaba, Hungary
Gaszowice, Poland
Nădlac, Romania- Ozimek, Poland
Rýmařov, Czech Republic
Famous People from Krompachy
Many notable people were born in or lived in Krompachy:
- Vavrinec Koch (1442–1475) – A smart scientist, professor, philosopher, and theologian.
- Július Gundlefinger (1833–1894) – A painter known for his landscapes.
- Zeno Csaky (1840–1905) – A leader of the Spis administration.
- Ľudovit Tetmajer (German: Ludwig von Tetmajer; 1850–1905) – An inventor, university professor, and expert in construction.
- Július Mauer (1896–1961) – A politician and prime minister.
- Tibor Honty (1907–1968) – A world-famous photographer.
- Jozef Fabini (1908–1984) – A painter and art historian.
- Július Barč-Ivan (1909–1953) – A writer and publicist who wrote plays.
- Mikuláš Šprinc (1914–1985) – A poet, writer, and translator.
- Ludwig Eisenberg (1916–2006) – A survivor of the Holocaust.
- Bartolomej Urbanec (1918–1983) – A composer, folklorist, and conductor of famous orchestras.
- Jozef Hodorovský (1921-2005) – An actor and educator.
- Ján Kvasnička (1927) – A professor, historian, and chancellor of Comenius University.
- Ondrej Lenárd (1942) – A world-famous conductor.
- Milan Pazout (1948) – An Olympian and world champion in alpine skiing.
See also
In Spanish: Krompachy para niños
