Varín
| Varín | ||
| Village | ||
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| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Žilina | |
| District | Žilina | |
| Elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) | |
| Coordinates | SK 49°12′N 18°53′E / 49.200°N 18.883°ECoordinates: SK 49°12′N 18°53′E / 49.200°N 18.883°E | |
| Area | 56.7 km2 (21.9 sq mi) | |
| Population | 3,474 (2004-12-31) | |
| Density | 61 / km2 (158 / sq mi) | |
| First mentioned | 1235 | |
| Postal code | 013 03 | |
| Area code | +421-41 | |
| Car plate | ZA | |
   Location of Varín in Slovakia
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  Location of Varín in the Žilina Region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | ||
| Website: www.varin.sk | ||
Varín is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is located at the Malá Fatra National Park and also serves as a tourist resort.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1235. In the middle of the 13th century as terra Warna it was property of the Cseszneky de Milvány family.[1]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 362 metres and covers an area of 19.092 km². It has a population of about 3,674 people.
Notable natives and residents
- Pavol Gábor, opera singer
References
- ↑ Monumenta Hungariae historica
External links
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