Lietava
Lietava is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. The village is also home to the third largest castle in Slovakia: Lietava Castle.
Lietava | |
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Village | |
 Lietava Castle above the village | |
  Lietava Location of Lietava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 18°41′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Žilina |
| First mentioned | 1300 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,450 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 013 18 |
| Car plate | ZA |
| Website | www.obeclietava.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in the year 1300 AD.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 429 metres and covers an area of 10.005 km². It has a population of about 1450 people.
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