Svrčinovec

Svrčinovec
Village
Country	Slovakia
Region	Žilina
District	Čadca
Tourism region	Severné Považie
River	Čierňanka
Elevation	432 m (1,417 ft)
Coordinates	49°28′52″N 18°47′38″E / 49.48111°N 18.79389°E / 49.48111; 18.79389Coordinates: 49°28′52″N 18°47′38″E / 49.48111°N 18.79389°E / 49.48111; 18.79389
Area	15.736 km2 (6.076 sq mi)
Population	3,472 (2008-12-31)
Density	221/km2 (572/sq mi)
First mentioned	1658
Mayor	Juraj Strýček
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	023 12
Area code	+421-41
Car plate	CA
Location in Slovakia
Location in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.svrcinovec.sk

Svrčinovec is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1658.

In October 1938, the village was annexed by the Polish Army, in wake of the annexation of Zaolzie region to the Second Polish Republic.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 432 metres and covers an area of 15.736 km².

Demographics

According to the 2001 census, the village had 3 382 inhabitants. 98,29% of inhabitants were Slovaks and 0,98% Czech.^[1] The religious make-up was 97,37% Roman Catholics and 0,98% people with no religious affiliation.^[1]

References