Podbiel
For other places with the same name, see Podbiel (disambiguation).
| Podbiel | ||
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| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Žilina | |
| District | Tvrdošín | |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) | |
| Coordinates | SK 49°19′N 19°29′E / 49.317°N 19.483°ECoordinates: SK 49°19′N 19°29′E / 49.317°N 19.483°E | |
| Area | 19.293 km2 (7.45 sq mi) | |
| Population | 1,258 (2004-12-31) | |
| Density | 65 / km2 (168 / sq mi) | |
| First mentioned | 1564 | |
| Postal code | 027 42 | |
| Car plate | TS | |
   Location of Podbiel in Slovakia
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  Location of Podbiel in the Žilina Region
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| Wikimedia Commons: Podbiel | ||
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | ||
Podbiel is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It contains a beautiful set of traditional wooden cottages, which have been declared a folk architecture preservation area.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1564.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 555 metres and covers an area of 19.293 km². It has a population of about 1255 people.
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