Varín

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Coordinates: 49°12′N 18°53′E / 49.2, 18.883
Varín
Village
Coat of arms
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Žilina
Elevation 363 m (1,191 ft)
Coordinates 49°12′N 18°53′E / 49.2, 18.883
Area 56.7 km² (21.9 sq mi)
Population 3,474 (2004-12-31)
Density 61 /km² (158 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1235
Postal code 013 03
Area code +421-41
Car plate ZA
Location of Varín in Slovakia
Location of Varín in Slovakia
Location of Varín in Slovakia
Location of Varín in the Žilina Region
Location of Varín in the Žilina Region
Location of Varín in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.varin.sk

Varín is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is located at the Malá Fatra National Park and also serves as a tourist resort.

[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1235.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 362 metres and covers an area of 19.092km². It has a population of about 3,474 people.

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