Horný Hričov
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Horný Hričov (Hungarian: Felsőricsó) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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History[edit]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
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)
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49°15′N 18°40′E / 49.250°N 18.667°E