Horný Hričov (Hungarian: Felsőricsó) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 318 metres and covers an area of 5.782 km2. It has a population of about 780 people.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1690-1952 (parish B)
Notable people
edit- Ivan Hričovský (1932–2024) - pomologist
See also
editExternal links
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- Surnames of living people in Horny Hricov
49°15′N 18°40′E / 49.250°N 18.667°E
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