Vršatské Podhradie

Vršatské Podhradie

Vršatské Podhradie (Hungarian: Oroszlánkő) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 650 metres and covers an area of 13.430 km². It has a population of about 249 people.

Economy and infrastructure

In the village is hotel for the tourists aiming to neighboring cars area.

notable personalities

Anton Svoboda, pedagogue, schoolman

External links

http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html

Municipalities of Ilava District

Dubnica nad Váhom Ilava Nová Dubnica Bohunice Bolešov Borčice Červený Kameň Dulov Horná Poruba Kameničany Košeca Košecké Podhradie Krivoklát Ladce Mikušovce Pruské Sedmerovec Slavnica Tuchyňa Vršatské Podhradie Zliechov

Coordinates: 49°04′N 18°09′E / 49.067°N 18.150°E / 49.067; 18.150

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