Nižná, Tvrdošín District
Nižná is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Nizna - Industrial zone in winter of 2016
Nižná | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Electronic factory in Nižná | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Nižná Location of Nižná in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°18′37″N 19°31′48″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Tvrdošín |
| First mentioned | 1420 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.779 km2 (10.726 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
| Population (2017-12-31) | |
| • Total | 4,036 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 027 43 |
| Area code(s) | +421-43 |
| Car plate | TS |
| Website | www.nizna.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1420 as Nissne Wes.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 573 metres and covers an area of 27.779 km². It has a population of about 4,140 people.
Twin towns — sister cities
Horní Suchá, Czech Republic
Mszana Dolna, Poland
References
- "Úvodní strana". nizna.sk (in Slovak). Nižná. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
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