Dolná Tižina (Hungarian: Alsótizsény) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Location of Žilina District in the Zilina Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 440 metres and covers an area of 13.117 km2. It has a population of about 1222 people.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1686-1896 (parish A)

See also

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49°13′N 18°55′E / 49.217°N 18.917°E / 49.217; 18.917