Prečín

Prečín (Hungarian: Soltészperecsény) is a village and municipality in Považská Bystrica District in the Trenčín Region in north-western Slovakia.

Prečín
Municipality
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
Prečín
Location of Prečín in the Trenčín Region
Prečín
Prečín (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 49°05′N 18°32′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPovažská Bystrica
First mentioned1385
Area
  Total17.631 km2 (6.807 sq mi)
Elevation
337 m (1,106 ft)
Population
  Total1,393
  Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
Postal code
018 15
Area code(s)421-42
Car platePB
Websitewww.precin.eu

History

The first mention of the municipality in historical records is dated 1385. There are two churches, one from the 16th century and another from the 19th century.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 337 metres and covers an area of 17.631 km². It has a population of about 1393 people. Prečín is surrounded by forests ideal for hiking and well as climbable rock formations.

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