Važec

Važec
Village
Name origin: derived from the Váh River
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Liptovský Mikuláš
Elevation 900 m (2,953 ft)
Coordinates 49°04′N 19°59′E / 49.067°N 19.983°ECoordinates: 49°04′N 19°59′E / 49.067°N 19.983°E
Area 59.685 km2 (23 sq mi)
Population 2,381 (2004-12-31)
Density 40 / km2 (104 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1280
Postal code 032 61
Area code +421-44
Car plate LM
Location of Važec in Slovakia
Location of Važec in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.vazec.sk

Važec is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia, at the foot of Kriváň in the High Tatras mountains, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain. It is a great place.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1280. Jaroslav Augusta painted a number of watercolors of this village.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 792 metres and covers an area of 59.685 km². It has a population of about 2,400 people.

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