Terchová
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| Country |  Slovakia |
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| Region | Žilina | |
| District | Žilina | |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) | |
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| Area | 84.54 km² (32.64 sq mi) | |
| Population | 4,073 (2006) | |
| Density | 48 /km² (124 /sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 01306 | |
| Area code | +421-41 | |
| Car plate | ZA | |
   Location of Terchová in Slovakia
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  Location of Terchová in the Žilina Region
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| Wikimedia Commons: Terchová | ||
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | ||
| Website: www.terchova.sk | ||
Terchová is a large village and municipality (population 4,073) in the Malá Fatra mountains in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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[edit] History
The village was established in 1580, but the area was inhabited even before its establishment. Originally a Vlach settlement from the period of Vlach colonization, it slowly began to differentiate to the agricultural settlement, as many new settlers in the 17th century came to the village. In the 19th century, several droughts and plague depopulated the village, as many emigrated down south. Near the end of World War II, half of the wooden part was burned down. During the first post-war years, it was reconstructed as part of two-year plan.
[edit] Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 514 metres and covers an area of 84.542km². It has a population of about 4073 people. The village lies in a valley in the Malá Fatra mountains, about 25 km east of Žilina. The tourist resort of Vrátna dolina belongs to the village.
[edit] Gallery
 Terchová from Obšivanka |
 Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius |
 Jánošík's statue |
[edit] People
- Birthplace of Juraj Jánošík, who is commonly referred to as a Slovak Robin Hood.
- Birthplace of Adam František Kollár, Slovak writer, historian and librarian.
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