Horný Hričov

Location of Žilina District in the Zilina Region

Horný Hričov is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 318 metres and covers an area of 5.782 km². It has a population of about 780 people.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

See also

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Coordinates: 49°15′N 18°40′E / 49.250°N 18.667°E / 49.250; 18.667


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