Zákopčie
Zákopčie | |
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Zákopčie Location of Zákopčie in the Žilina Region Zákopčie Location of Zákopčie in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°24′N 18°44′E / 49.40°N 18.73°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1662 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.63 km2 (11.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 572 m (1,877 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 1,697 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 231 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Car plate | CA |
| Website | www |
Zákopčie (Hungarian: Dombelve) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
The village is a collection of small hamlets spreading through a number of valleys. The main industries are based on wood harvested from the surrounding woods and forests. Farming is also important. There is a post office, village office, a shop, kiosk, a few basic bars, and a florist. There is also a school.
Many people visit the area for holidays and recreation. With a number of people traveling to bigger towns nearby for work.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1662.
Geography
The municipality lies at an elevation of 516 metres (1,693 ft) and covers an area of 29.631 km² (76.744 mi²). It has a population of about 1760 people.
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.