Rakša
Rakša | |
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Village | |
  Rakša Location of Rakša in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′N 18°53′E / 48.883°N 18.883°ECoordinates: 48°53′N 18°53′E / 48.883°N 18.883°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Turčianske Teplice |
| First mentioned | 1277 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.738 km2 (4.532 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) |
| Population (2005-12-31) | |
| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 039 01 |
| Car plate | TR |
| Website | www.raksa.sk |
Rakša is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.
History[]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1277.
Famous Residents[]
Michal Miloslav Hodža, the famous Slovak national revivalist, priest, poet and linguist was born on 22 September 1811 in Rakša.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 507 metres and covers an area of 11.738 km². It has a population of about 219 people.
External links[]
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