Podbiel
Podbiel | |
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Village | |
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Podbiel Location of Podbiel in Slovakia | |
Coordinates: 49°19′N 19°29′E / 49.317°N 19.483°ECoordinates: 49°19′N 19°29′E / 49.317°N 19.483°E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Žilina |
District | Tvrdošín |
First mentioned | 1564 |
Area | |
• Total | 19.293 km2 (7.449 sq mi) |
Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
Population (2004-12-31) | |
• Total | 1,258 |
• Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
Postal code | 027 42 |
Car plate | TS |
Podbiel is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It contains a beautiful set of traditional wooden cottages, which have been declared a folk architecture preservation area.
History[]
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1564.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 555 metres and covers an area of 19.293 km2. It has a population of about 1255 people.
External links[]
Categories:
- Villages and municipalities in Tvrdošín District
- Žilina Region geography stubs