Brežany, Žilina District

Brezany (Hungarian: Sárosbuják) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Location of Žilina District in the Zilina Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1393.

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1725-1925 (parish B)

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 390 metres and covers an area of 3.656 km2. It has a population of about 460 people.

See also

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48°58′40″N 21°06′30″E / 48.97778°N 21.10833°E / 48.97778; 21.10833