Habovka

Habovka is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Habovka
Village
Habovka
Location of Habovka in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°17′N 19°37′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictTvrdošín
First mentioned1593
Area
  Total29.41 km2 (11.36 sq mi)
Elevation
725 m (2,379 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total1,360
  Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Postal code
027 32
Area code(s)+421-43
Car plateTS
Websitewww.habovka.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1593. The first settlers came from the Polish village of Chabówka, which lent the settlement its name.[1]

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 730 metres and covers an area of 29.414 km². It has a population of about 1,350 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1897 (parish A)

See also

References

  1. "Chabówka". Portal Tatrzański. Retrieved 26 November 2018.



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