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Hadviga

Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°42′E / 48.900°N 18.700°E / 48.900; 18.700
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Hadviga
abandoned settlement
Belfry
Belfry
Hadviga is located in Slovakia
Hadviga
Hadviga
Location of Hadviga in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°42′E / 48.900°N 18.700°E / 48.900; 18.700
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictTurčianske Teplice
Postal code
038 22
Car plateTR

Hadviga (German: Hedwig) is an abandoned settlement in Brieštie in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1392. It was named after founder's wife. The village belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.[1]

Demography

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The settlement is currently uninhabitated and serves solely a recreational purpose.

References

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  1. ^ Vlastivedný slovník obví na Slovensku I. 1977