Poruba, Prievidza District
| Poruba | |
| Village | |
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| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Prievidza |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 48°49′N 18°35′E / 48.817°N 18.583°ECoordinates: SK 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
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  Location of Poruba in the Trenčín Region
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| 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.
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