Bešeňová

Bešeňová is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is famous for a hot spring water park attracting thousands of visitors all year round.

Bešeňová
Village
Water park in Bešeňová
Coat of arms
Bešeňová
Location of Bešeňová in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°06′N 19°27′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictRužomberok
First mentioned1279
Area
  Total4.296 km2 (1.659 sq mi)
Elevation
512 m (1,680 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total388
  Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Postal code
034 83
Area code(s)+421-44
Car plateRK
Websitewww.obecbesenova.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1503.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 512 metres and covers an area of 4.297 km². It has a population of about 390 people.


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