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Lietava, Slovakia

Coordinates: 49°10′N 18°41′E / 49.167°N 18.683°E / 49.167; 18.683
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Lietava
Village
Lietava Castle above the village
Lietava Castle above the village
Lietava is located in Slovakia
Lietava
Lietava
Location of Lietava in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°10′N 18°41′E / 49.167°N 18.683°E / 49.167; 18.683
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictŽilina
First mentioned1300
Area
 • Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
429 m (1,407 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total1,450
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Postal code
013 18
Car plateZA
Websitewww.obeclietava.sk

Lietava is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. The village is also home to the third largest castle in Slovakia: Lietava Castle.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in the year 1300 AD.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 429 metres and covers an area of 10.005 km². It has a population of about 1450 people.

See also