Oščadnica
| Oščadnica | |
| Village | |
| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Žilina |
| District | Čadca |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°26′N 18°53′E / 49.433°N 18.883°ECoordinates: SK 49°26′N 18°53′E / 49.433°N 18.883°E |
| Area | 58.633 km2 (22.64 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,699 (31 December 2004) |
| Density | 97 / km2 (251 / sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1712 |
| Postal code | 023 01 |
| Area code | +421-41 |
| Car plate | CA |
   Location of Oščadnica in Slovakia
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  Location of Oščadnica in the Žilina Region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Oščadnica is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. The village is now a well known touristic resort, offering private apparments and agrobusiness. During the winter a ski resort Oščadnica-Veľká Rača is a popular destination.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1712.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 474 metres and covers an area of 58.634km². It has a population of about 5,700 people.
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