Poruba, Prievidza District

Poruba (Hungarian: Mohos) is a village in central Slovakia.

Poruba
Village
Poruba
Location of Poruba in the Trenčín Region
Poruba
Location of Poruba in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°49′N 18°35′E
Country Slovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPrievidza
First mentioned1339
Area
  Total15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total1,287
  Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Postal code
972 11
Area code(s)+421-46
Car platePD
Websitewww.poruba.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1339.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 400 metres and covers an area of 15.145 km². It has a population of about 1,287 people. Poruba belongs to the Prievidza District of the Trenčín Region.


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