Lučenec

Lučenec (; ) is a town in the Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia. About 25,000 people live there. It is the economic center of the Novohrad region.

Lučenec has a humid continental climate (Dfa in the Köppen climate classification).

 History 
It was first mentioned as Luchunch in 1247. In the 18th century, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary and was the capital of Nógrád County. In 1938, Lučenec was annexed to Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award and lasted until 1945, when it returned to Czechoslovakia.

 Population 

 Ethnic composition 

 Religion 

 Twin towns 
Lučenec is twinned with:
  Louny, Czech Republic
  Mělník, Czech Republic
  Pápa, Hungary
  Polesella, Italy
  Salgótarján, Hungary
  Zolotonosha, Ukraine

 References 

 Other websites 

 Official website 

Category:Towns in Slovakia
Category:Banská Bystrica Region