Tajov
# Tajov

Tajov (Hungarian: Tajó) is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1495.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 464 metres and covers an area of 9.289 km². It is situated on outskirts of Banská Bystrica, under the Kremnica Mountains. The village has a population of about 592 people.

## Famous people

* Vratislav Greško, football player
* Jozef Murgaš, inventor, pioneer of radiotelegraphy
* Jozef Gregor-Tajovský, writer and playwright
