Liesek

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Coordinates: 49°22′N 19°41′E / 49.367, 19.683
Liesek
Village
none Church in Liesek
Church in Liesek
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Tvrdošín
Elevation 631 m (2,070 ft)
Coordinates 49°22′N 19°41′E / 49.367, 19.683
Area 30.9 km² (12 sq mi)
Population 2,588 (2004-12-31)
Density 84 /km² (218 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1558
Postal code 027 12
Area code +421-43
Car plate TS
Location of Liesek in Slovakia
Location of Liesek in Slovakia
Location of Liesek in Slovakia
Location of Liesek in the Žilina Region
Location of Liesek in the Žilina Region
Location of Liesek in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Liesek is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1558.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 631 metres and covers an area of 30.904km². It has a population of about 2,595 people.

[edit] Church

The Baroque church of Saint Michael Archangel, consecrated at 1818, has been extended in 1996-97. The extension initiated by the parish priest Stefan Koma is a unique blend of the Baroque and modern functionalist style.