Horná Štubňa
Horná Štubňa | |
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Village | |
 Horná Štubňa | |
  Horná Štubňa Location of Horná Štubňa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′30″N 18°53′03″E / 48.82493°N 18.88423°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Turčianske Teplice |
| First mentioned | 1390 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.388 km2 (12.119 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 627 m (2,057 ft) |
| Population (2005-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,621 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 038 46 |
| Area code | +421-43 |
| Car plate | TR |
| Website | www.hornastubna.sk |
Horná Štubňa (German: Oberstuben) 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 1390. The village belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 627 metres and covers an area of 31.388 km². It has a population of about 1,610 people.
Famous people
- Emília Vášáryová, actress
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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): 1737-1919 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820-1923 (parish B)
See also
External links
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