Benice, Martin District

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Location of Martin District in the Zilina Region

Benice is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1267.

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 428 metres and covers an area of 2.151 km2 (0.83 sq mi). It has a population of about 290 people.

Genealogical resources[]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1952 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1928 (parish B)

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Coordinates: 48°59′43″N 18°52′16″E / 48.9953°N 18.8711°E / 48.9953; 18.8711



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