Vaďovce
Vaďovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋaɟɔʊ̯tsɛ]; Hungarian: Vagyóc) is a village and municipality in Nové Mesto nad Váhom District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia between Biele and Male Karpaty.
Vaďovce | |
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Municipality | |
 Church of Saint Michael | |
  Vaďovce Location of Vaďovce in the Trenčín Region  Vaďovce Vaďovce (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°44′N 17°44′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Nové Mesto nad Váhom |
| First mentioned | 1392 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.114 km2 (4.291 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 686 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 916 13 (pošta Kostolné) |
| Area code(s) | 421-32 |
| Car plate | NM |
| Website | www.vadovce.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1392 Vaďovce has been a holiday centre for many years. There is an old church with ancient ornaments on the walls. Overall, Vaďovce has been not been well known but in recent years awareness has grown. The current mayor of Vaďovce is Alžbeta Tuková. The patriot Michal Cibulka was born in this village and Ján Krasko Zápotocký had been officiating here. He is an active Slovak patriot who had collected and edited folk songs for piano and choir.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 228 metres and covers an area of 11.114 km². It has a population of about 686 people.
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