Leštiny
Leštiny is a village and municipality in Dolný Kubín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.[1]
Leštiny | |
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Village | |
Leštiny Location of Leštiny in Slovakia | |
Coordinates: 49°11′N 19°21′E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Žilina |
District | Dolný Kubín |
First mentioned | 1325 |
Area | |
• Total | 6.939 km2 (2.679 sq mi) |
Elevation | 586 m (1,923 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 861 |
• Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
Postal code | 026 01 |
Area code(s) | +421-43 |
Car plate | DK |
Website | www.obeclestiny.sk |
The village contains an Evangelical wooden church constructed in 1688-89 by local carpenters.[2]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1381.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 586 metres and covers an area of 6.939 km². It has a population of about 225 people.[1]
References
- DB City.com retrieved Oct. 6 2012
- Slovak Museum Archived 2012-08-22 at the Wayback Machine
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