Podbranč

Podbranč
Village
Branč Castle above the village
Country Slovakia
Region Trnava
District Senica
Elevation 420 m (1,378 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°44′N 17°28′E / 48.733°N 17.467°E / 48.733; 17.467Coordinates: SK 48°44′N 17°28′E / 48.733°N 17.467°E / 48.733; 17.467
Area 14.137 km2 (5.46 sq mi)
Population 645 (2004-12-31)
Density 46/km2 (119/sq mi)
First mentioned 1394
Postal code 906 41
Area code +421-34
Car plate SE
Location of Podbranč in Slovakia
Location of Podbranč in the Trnava Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.podbranc.sk

Podbranč (Hungarian: Berencsváralja) is a village and municipality in Senica District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1297.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 420 metres and covers an area of 14.137 km². It has a population of about 645 people.


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