Veličná

Veličná
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Dolný Kubín
Elevation 462 m (1,516 ft)
Coordinates SK 49°14′N 19°14′E / 49.233°N 19.233°E / 49.233; 19.233Coordinates: SK 49°14′N 19°14′E / 49.233°N 19.233°E / 49.233; 19.233
Area 29.3 km2 (11.3 sq mi)
Population 870 (2004-12-31)
Density 30 / km2 (78 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1272
Postal code 027 54
Area code +421-43
Car plate DK
Location of Veličná in Slovakia
Location of Veličná in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.velicna.sk

Veličná (Hungarian: Nagyfalu) is a village and municipality in Dolný Kubín District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1272.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 462 metres and covers an area of 29.302 km². It has a population of about 870 people.[1]

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