Horný Hričov
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  Horný Hričov Location of Horný Hričov in the Žilina Region  Horný Hričov Location of Horný Hričov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 18°40′E / 49.25°N 18.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1208 |
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• Total | 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 875 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 134 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Car plate | ZA |
| Website | www |
Horný Hričov (Hungarian: Felsőricsó) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 318 metres and covers an area of 5.782 km2. It has a population of about 780 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1690-1952 (parish B)
Notable people
- Ivan Hričovský (1932–2024) - pomologist
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links
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