Liešno Explained

Liešno
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Slovakia
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Žilina
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Turčianske Teplice
Pushpin Map:Slovakia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Liešno in Slovakia
Coordinates:48.8833°N 64°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1322
Area Total Km2:1.944
Elevation M:472
Population As Of:2004-12-31
Population Total:57
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:038 22
Blank Name:Car plate
Blank Info:TR
Website:liesno.ocu.sk

Liešno (Hungarian: Turócerdőd; until 1899 Hungarian: Liesznó, German: Liexen) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1322. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 472 metres and covers an area of 1.944 km². It has a population of about 57 people.

See also