Oravská Lesná
| Oravská Lesná | ||
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 Church of Saint Anna in the village | ||
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| Official name: Oravska Lesna | ||
| Nickname: Herducka | ||
| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Žilina | |
| District | Námestovo | |
| Elevation | 934 m (3,064 ft) | |
| Coordinates | SK 49°22′8″N 19°11′1″E / 49.36889°N 19.18361°ECoordinates: SK 49°22′8″N 19°11′1″E / 49.36889°N 19.18361°E | |
| Area | 65.628 km2 (25 sq mi) | |
| Population | 3,149 (2005-12-31) | |
| Density | 48 / km2 (124 / sq mi) | |
| First mentioned | 1731 | |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 029 57 | |
| Phone prefix | 421-43 | |
| Car plate | NO | |
   Location of Oravská Lesná in Slovakia
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  Location of Oravská Lesná in the Žilina Region
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| Wikimedia Commons: Oravská Lesná | ||
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | ||
| Website: www.oravskalesna.sk | ||
Oravská Lesná is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1731.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 934 metres and covers an area of 65.628 km². It has a population of about 3133 people.
Climate
It's the coldest inhabited location in Slovakia.[1]
External links
- Official website (Slovak)
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