Oščadnica

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Coordinates: 49°26′N 18°53′E / 49.433, 18.883
Oščadnica
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Čadca
Elevation 474 m (1,555 ft)
Coordinates 49°26′N 18°53′E / 49.433, 18.883
Area 58.633 km² (22.64 sq mi)
Population 5,699 (2004-12-31)
Density 97 /km² (251 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1712
Postal code 023 01
Area code +421-41
Car plate CA
Location of Oščadnica in Slovakia
Location of Oščadnica in Slovakia
Location of Oščadnica in Slovakia
Location of Oščadnica in the Žilina Region
Location of Oščadnica in the Žilina Region
Location of Oščadnica in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Oščadnica (Hungarian: Ócsad) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1712.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 474 metres and covers an area of 58.634km². It has a population of about 5,700 people.