Hladovka

Hladovka (Polish: Głodówka) is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Hladovka
Village
Hladovka
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°22′N 19°46′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictTvrdošín
Founded1593
Area
  Total18.908 km2 (7.300 sq mi)
Elevation
747 m (2,451 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
  Total964
  Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Postal code
027 13
Area code(s)+421-43
Car plateTS
Websitewww.hladovka.orava.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1598. Until 1918/20 it belonged to Hungary, 1920-1924 and 1938-1939 to Poland, 1939-1945 to Slovakia, 1945-1993 to Czechoslovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 747 metres and covers an area of 18.098 km². It has a population of about 960 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1763-1893 (parish A)

See also


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