Poruba, Prievidza District

Poruba
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Trenčín
District Prievidza
Elevation 400 m (1,312 ft)
Coordinates 48°49′N 18°35′E / 48.817°N 18.583°ECoordinates: 48°49′N 18°35′E / 48.817°N 18.583°E
Area 15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Population 1,287 (2004-12-31)
Density 86 / km2 (223 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1339
Postal code 972 11
Area code +421-46
Car plate PD
Location of Poruba in Slovakia
Location of Poruba in the Trenčín Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.poruba.sk

Poruba (Hungarian: Mohos) is a village in central Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1339.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 400 metres and covers an area of 15.145 km². It has a population of about 1,287 people. Poruba belongs to the Prievidza District of the Trenčín Region.

External links

http://www.poruba.sk