Losoncz

Losoncz is a historical Hungarian placename referring to the town now known as Lučenec. Lučenec is a city in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia, located in the historic Novohrad County. The town was a significant administrative and economic center in this region for centuries.

The Hungarian name "Losoncz" was in common use during the period when the territory was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. Following the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, the area became part of Czechoslovakia, and the name was subsequently Slovakized to Lučenec. Despite the name change, the town retains a rich cultural heritage reflecting its Hungarian past.

Historically, Losoncz was known for its trade, crafts, and agriculture. It served as a market town and a center for local administration. The architectural landscape of Lučenec still bears traces of its historical development, with buildings and structures that reflect different periods of its existence. The population of the town has always been diverse, with a significant Hungarian minority present throughout its history, which continues to be a characteristic of the region. The name Losoncz is still sometimes encountered in historical contexts or by those familiar with the region's past.