Kamenná Poruba, Žilina District

Kamenná Poruba (Hungarian: Kővágás) 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 1368.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 484 metres and covers an area of 14.182 km². It has a population of about 1815 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1750-1910 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1801-1907 (parish B)

See also

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49°05′20″N 18°41′12″E / 49.08889°N 18.68667°E / 49.08889; 18.68667