Povina (Hungarian: Gerebes) is a village and municipality in Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Location of Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Žilina Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1438.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 481 metres (1,578 ft) and covers an area of 19.127 square kilometres (7.4 sq mi). It has a population of about 1,151 people.

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49°19′N 18°49′E / 49.317°N 18.817°E / 49.317; 18.817