Zákamenné

Zákamenné
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Námestovo
Elevation 680 m (2,231 ft)
Coordinates 49°23′23″N 19°18′09″E / 49.38972°N 19.30250°E / 49.38972; 19.30250Coordinates: 49°23′23″N 19°18′09″E / 49.38972°N 19.30250°E / 49.38972; 19.30250
Area 42.903 km2 (17 sq mi)
Population 4,997 (2005-12-31)
Density 116/km2 (300/sq mi)
First mentioned 1615
Mayor Ing. Milan Vrábeľ
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 029 56
Phone prefix 421-43
Car plate NO
Location of Zákamenné within Slovakia
Website: www.zakamenne.sk
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Zákamenné is the biggest village in the Orava region in the northern part of Slovakia. Zákamenné lies in the north-western part of Orava. It belongs to the protected landscape area of Horná Orava and the specially protected area of Horná Orava. The villages which surround Zákamenné are Oravská Lesná, Novoť, Lomná, Breza, Krušetnica and Ujsoly in Poland.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1615. The village was founded in 1615 on the feast of holy Jacob (28 July), but the first written mention dates from the 16th of July 1615.

Geography and districts

The municipality lies at an altitude of 680 - 1156 metres and covers an area of 42.902 km². It has a population of about 5005 people.

Parts of Zákamenné

Historic landmarks and attractions

Tourism

Transportation into Zákamenné

Municipal office

Famous people

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