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Nesluša (Hungarian: Neszlény) is a village and municipality in the Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Nesluša | |
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Village | |
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  Nesluša Location of Nesluša in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′N 18°45′E / 49.317°N 18.750°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Kysucké Nové Mesto |
| First mentioned | 1367 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.48 km2 (9.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 3,205 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 023 41 |
| Area code | +421-41 |
| Car plate | KM |
| Website | www.neslusa.sk |
Etymology edit
The name probably comes from Slovak neslušný (rude, naughty, socially unacceptable). It could be also derived from neslušať (not to hear something) - "the hidden village", "the village you hear nothing about".[1] Nezlusa 1367, Neszlusa 1438, Neslussa Walachorum 1598, Neszlussa 1773, Nesluša 1920.[1]
History edit
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1367.
Geography edit
The municipality lies at an elevation of 439 metres (1,440 ft) and covers an area of 25.472 square kilometres (9.835 sq mi). The highest hill in the village is Jakubovský vrch at 875 metres (2,871 ft). The second highest hill is Žiar at 869 metres (2,851 ft). The lowest place is Nádolie at 370 metres (1,210 ft). The village has many mineral springs. Nesluša is situated between green hills. The main creek is called Neslušanka. The village is adjacent to the municipalities of Kysucké Nové Mesto, Ochodnica, Zákopčie, Dlhá nad Kysucou, Rudinská and Rudina.
Culture edit
Žiarinka edit
Žiarinka is a musical ensemble that was established in 1995. The principal instrument of the ensemble is the mandolin. Children also play the guitar, accordion, keyboards, flute and drums. Their repertory is wide and includes sequences from operas, extravaganzas, waltzes, polkas, movie melodies and marches. To the present they have performed over 200 recitals. Performances were in various national towns, as well as abroad in Germany, Yugoslavia, Poland and the Czech Republic.[2]
Demography edit
Nesluša has a population of about 3,205 people.
Historical demography edit
- 1715 - 792 inhabitants
- 1828 - 2498 inhabitants
- 1869 - 2032 inhabitants
- 1880 - 1746 inhabitants
- 1890 - 1912 inhabitants
- 1900 - 1997 inhabitants
- 1910 - 2288 inhabitants
- 1921 - 2483 inhabitants
- 1930 - 2746 inhabitants
- 1940 - 3153 inhabitants
- 1948 - 3155 inhabitants
- 1961 - 4045 inhabitants
- 1970 - 4045 inhabitants
- 1975 - 3412 inhabitants
- 1980 - 3645 inhabitants
- 1990 - 3263 inhabitants
- 2006 - 3205 inhabitants
Parts of the village edit
- u Adamkov
- u Burďakov
- Červené
- Drndovce
- Guckovce
- Halúskovce
- Holovce
- Homoľovce
- Chovancovce
- Janáčovce
- Jancovce
- Juríčkovce
- Klimkovce
- Kozí vŕšok
- Krúpovce
- Kutiny
- Na Kavuli
- Na Lane
- Na Vyšnej ceste
- Na pastovníku
- Pri Mlyne
- Na Žrebíkoch
- Parišovce
- Paukovce
- Platkovce
- Puškátka
- Skokanovce
- Sucháňovce
- Štrbavovce
- Tabakovce
- Vlkovce
Parts of village in highland edit
- Balošákovce
- Čulákovce
- Grešákovce
- Horná Suchá
- U Hutyrov
- U Jurdov
- Kantorovce
- Kubalovce
- Liskovce
- U Bielych
- U Haľamov
- Majtánky
- Mičekovce
- Ondruškovci
- Ostré
- Petránky
- Rapaňovce
- Stredná Suchá
- Šindelná
- Škorvanovce
- Tabačkovce
- U Samuhlích
Sport edit
Hockeyball edit
- Pivní skauti (Beer Scouts) is a hockeyball team playing in the Nesluša hockeyball league.
Accommodation edit
- Hotel Les
- Centrum
Politics edit
The mayor is Zuzana Jancová.
References edit
- ^ a b Krajčovič, Rudolf (2013). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest" (PDF). Kultúra slova (47). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 144.
- ^ "Žiarinka Homepage (Google translation!)". Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2012-10-09.