Vršatské Podhradie
Vršatské Podhradie (Hungarian: Oroszlánkő) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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  Vršatské Podhradie Location of Vršatské Podhradie in the Trenčín Region  Vršatské Podhradie Vršatské Podhradie (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′N 18°09′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Ilava |
| First mentioned | 1439 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.430 km2 (5.185 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (48/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 018 52 (pošta Pruské) |
| Area code(s) | 421-42 |
| Car plate | IL |
| Website | www.vrsatskepodhradie.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 650 metres and covers an area of 13.430 km². It has a population of about 249 people.
Economy and infrastructure
There is a hotel (Hotel Vrsatec) located by the Vrsatec cliffs that provides employment for the village residents.
Notable personalities
- Anton Svoboda, pedagogue, schoolman
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External links
- Official page
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071027094149/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
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