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Liešno

Coordinates: 48°53′N 18°46′E / 48.883°N 18.767°E / 48.883; 18.767
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Liešno
Village
Liešno is located in Slovakia
Liešno
Liešno
Location of Liešno in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°53′N 18°46′E / 48.883°N 18.767°E / 48.883; 18.767
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictTurčianske Teplice
First mentioned1322
Area
 • Total
1.944 km2 (0.751 sq mi)
Elevation
472 m (1,549 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total
57
 • Density29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Postal code
038 22
Car plateTR
Websiteliesno.ocu.sk

Liešno (Hungarian: Turócerdőd; until 1899 Liesznó, German: Liexen) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1322. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 472 metres and covers an area of 1.944 km². It has a population of about 57 people.

See also

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