Nižná, Tvrdošín District

Nižná
Village
Electronic factory in Nižná
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Tvrdošín
Elevation 573 m (1,880 ft)
Coordinates 49°18′37″N 19°31′48″E / 49.31028°N 19.53000°E / 49.31028; 19.53000Coordinates: 49°18′37″N 19°31′48″E / 49.31028°N 19.53000°E / 49.31028; 19.53000
Area 27.779 km2 (10.73 sq mi)
Population 4,068 (2004-12-31)
Density 146/km2 (378/sq mi)
First mentioned 1420
Postal code 027 43
Area code +421-43
Car plate TS
Location of Nižná in Slovakia
Location of Nižná in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.nizna.sk

Nižná is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1420.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 573 metres and covers an area of 27.779 km². It has a population of about 4,140 people.

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