Leštiny

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Coordinates: 49°11′N 19°21′E / 49.183, 19.35
Leštiny
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Dolný Kubín
Elevation 586 m (1,923 ft)
Coordinates 49°11′N 19°21′E / 49.183, 19.35
Area 6.939 km² (2.68 sq mi)
Population 225 (2004-12-31)
Density 32 /km² (83 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1325
Postal code 026 01
Area code +421-43
Car plate DK
Location of Leštiny in Slovakia
Location of Leštiny in Slovakia
Location of Leštiny in Slovakia
Location of Leštiny in the Žilina Region
Location of Leštiny in the Žilina Region
Location of Leštiny in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Leštiny is a village and municipality in Dolný Kubín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1381.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 586 metres and covers an area of 6.939km². It has a population of about 225 people.