Žiar, Liptovský Mikuláš District

Location of Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Zilina Region

Žiar is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1349.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 765 metres and covers an area of 21.894 km². It has a population of about 417 people.

External links

• http://www.obecziar.szm.sk/
• http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
• http://www.dolinky.szm.sk/
• http://www.salasziar.sk/
• http://penzionfrank.sk/

Coordinates: 49°08′N 19°40′E / 49.133°N 19.667°E / 49.133; 19.667