Beluša
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Beluša is a large village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia. It is located between the towns of Púchov and Považská Bystrica.
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[edit] History
Beluša was mentioned for the first time in a written document in 1330. There is a Romanesque chapel from the mid-13th century in the village. This can be found in the village centre, next to the main church.
[edit] Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 251 metres and covers an area of 51.343 km². It has a population of about 6060 people.
The municipality consists of four parts: Beluša, Belušské Slatiny, Hloža and Podhorie. The town hall is located in Beluša.
The village is also a crossroad on the main road from Trenčín to Žilina. The main freeway connecting Bratislava with Zilina bypasses Belusa. The main railway line from Bratislava to Košice via Žilina has got a stop here. River Váh (tributary of the Danube river) flows close to the village. Part of Beluša are also the Beluša Baths.
[edit] Economy
There are several mid-size factories in the village. (Best Belusa and Koval) Linco margarine is also produced in the village.
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