Zázrivá
| Zázrivá | |
| Village | |
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| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Dolný Kubín |
| Tourism region | Orava |
| Elevation | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°16′30″N 19°9′0″E / 49.27500°N 19.15000°ECoordinates: SK 49°16′30″N 19°9′0″E / 49.27500°N 19.15000°E |
| Area | 67.25 km2 (25.965 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,785 (2005) |
| Density | 41/km2 (106/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1556 |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 027 05 |
| Area code | +421-43 |
| Car plate | DK |
   Location of Zázrivá in Slovakia | |
  Location of Zázrivá in the Žilina Region | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS (DEADLINK) | |
| Website: http://www.zazriva.com | |
Zázrivá is a village and municipality in Dolný Kubín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is located in the Orava region, around 35 km from Žilina and 20 km from Dolný Kubín[1] It was first mentioned in 1556.
Etymology
The name means "envied" (a village envied by others).[2]
References
- ↑ D B City.com, retrieved 8 Oct. 2012
- ↑ Majtán, Milan (2003). "Adjektívum zázrivý - proprium Zázrivá v slovenčine" [The adjective zázrivý - the proprium Zázrivá in the Slovak language]. Slovenská reč. Jazykovedný ústav Ľudovíta Štúra SAV (6): 336.
External links
Municipalities of Dolný Kubín District | ||
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