Hladovka
Hladovka | |
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Village | |
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  Hladovka Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′N 19°46′E / 49.367°N 19.767°ECoordinates: 49°22′N 19°46′E / 49.367°N 19.767°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Tvrdošín |
| Founded | 1593 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.908 km2 (7.300 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 747 m (2,451 ft) |
| Population (2006-12-31) | |
| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 027 13 |
| Area code(s) | +421-43 |
| Car plate | TS |
| Website | www.hladovka.orava.sk |
Hladovka (Polish: Głodówka) is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History[]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1598. Until 1918/20 it belonged to Hungary, 1920-1924 and 1938–1939 to Poland, 1939–1945 to Slovakia, 1945–1993 to Czechoslovakia.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 747 metres and covers an area of 18.098 km2. It has a population of about 960 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): 1763-1893 (parish A)
See also[]
External links[]
Municipalities of Tvrdošín District | ||
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