Háj (Hungarian: Turócliget, German: Häu) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.
Háj | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Háj general view | |
  Háj Location of Háj in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°52′N 18°53′E / 48.867°N 18.883°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Turčianske Teplice |
| Founded | 1264 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jarmila Ižipová |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.33[2] km2 (3.60[2] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 509[3] m (1,670[3] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 464[1] |
| Postal code | 039 01[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Car plate | TR |
| Website | www.obechaj.sk |
History
editIn historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1264.[citation needed] Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
editThe municipality is at an altitude of 508 metres (1,667 ft) and covers an area of 9.332 square kilometres (3.603 sq mi). It has a population of about 478.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1674-1896 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820-1923 (parish A)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "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 d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links
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