Oravská Lesná
Oravská Lesná (1920-1927 Erdútka, 1927-1945 Erdótka Hungarian: Erdőtka) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Oravská Lesná | |
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Village | |
 Church of Saint Anna in the village | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Herducka | |
  Oravská Lesná Location of Oravská Lesná in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′8″N 19°11′1″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Námestovo |
| First mentioned | 1731 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 65.628 km2 (25.339 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 934 m (3,064 ft) |
| Population (2005-12-31) | |
| • Total | 3,149 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 029 57 |
| Area code(s) | 421-43 |
| Car plate | NO |
| Website | oravskalesna.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1731.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 934 metres and covers an area of 65.628 km². It has a population of about 3133 people.
Climate
It's the coldest inhabited location in Slovakia.[1]
External links
- Official website (in Slovak)
- "Slovakia's TOP Sights in Žilina Region". Archived from the original on 2014-05-22. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
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