Liesek
Liesek | |
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Village | |
 Church in Liesek | |
  Liesek Location of Liesek in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′N 19°41′E / 49.367°N 19.683°ECoordinates: 49°22′N 19°41′E / 49.367°N 19.683°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Tvrdošín |
| First mentioned | 1558 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 631 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,588 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 027 12 |
| Area code(s) | +421-43 |
| Car plate | TS |
Liesek 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 1558.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 631 metres and covers an area of 30.904 km². It has a population of about 2,595 people.
Church[]
The Baroque church of Saint Michael Archangel, consecrated at 1818, has been extended in 1996–97. The extension initiated by the parish priest is a unique blend of the Baroque and modern functionalist style.
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