Pribylina

Pribylina
Village
Autocamp in Račková dolina
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Liptovský Mikuláš
River Belá
Elevation 765 m (2,510 ft)
Coordinates 49°06′00″N 19°48′00″E / 49.10000°N 19.80000°E / 49.10000; 19.80000Coordinates: 49°06′00″N 19°48′00″E / 49.10000°N 19.80000°E / 49.10000; 19.80000
Area 86.12 km2 (33.25 sq mi)
Population 1,374 (1970-01-01)
Density 16/km2 (41/sq mi)
First mentioned 1286
Postal code 032 42
Area code +421-44
Car plate LM
Location of Pribylina within Slovakia
Location of Pribylina within the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.pribylina.sk

Pribylina is a village in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia, at the foot of Kriváň, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1286.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 765 metres and covers an area of 86.124 km².[1] It has a population of about 1,362 people. There is an open-air museum of Liptov[2] near the village, opened in 1991. There is an Autocamp near the entrance of the Račková valley.[3] The river Belá flowing around the village is suitable for rafting.

References

  1. ↑ Municipal Statistics from the Statistical Office of the Slovak republic
  2. ↑ Museum of Liptov Village
  3. ↑ http://slovakia.travel/en/autocamp-rackova-dolina


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