Horná Poruba

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Horná Poruba
Village
Horná Poruba Location of Horná Poruba in the Trenčín Region Horná Poruba Horná Poruba (Slovakia) Show map of Trenčín RegionShow map of SlovakiaShow all
Coordinates: 48°57′N 18°18′E / 48.950°N 18.300°E / 48.950; 18.300Coordinates: 48°57′N 18°18′E / 48.950°N 18.300°E / 48.950; 18.300
Country	Slovakia
Region	Trenčín
District	Ilava
First mentioned	1335
Area
• Total	13.691 km2 (5.286 sq mi)
Elevation	402 m (1,319 ft)
Population  (2004-12-31)
• Total	1,093
• Density	80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Postal code	018 35
Car plate	IL

Horná Poruba (Hungarian: Felsőtölgyes) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1335.

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 402 metres and covers an area of 13.691 km². It has a population of about 1,093 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): 1831-1895 (parish A)

See also[]

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

External links[]

Media related to Horná Poruba at Wikimedia Commons

• Surnames of living people in Horna Poruba

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