Bolešov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbɔleʂɔw]; Hungarian: Bolesó) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

Bolešov
Municipality
Bolešov is located in Trenčín Region
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Location of Bolešov in the Trenčín Region
Bolešov is located in Slovakia
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Bolešov (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°59′N 18°09′E / 48.983°N 18.150°E / 48.983; 18.150
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictIlava
First mentioned1331
Area
 • Total14.951 km2 (5.773 sq mi)
Elevation
241 m (791 ft)
Population
 • Total1,465
 • Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Postal code
018 53
Area code421-42
Car plateIL
Websitewww.bolesov.eu

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1331.

Geography edit

The municipality lies at an altitude of 241 metres and covers an area of 14.951 km². It has a population of about 1465 people.

Genealogical resources edit

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1700-1896 (parish A)

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