Horný Hričov

Coordinates: 49°15′N 18°40′E / 49.250°N 18.667°E / 49.250; 18.667
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Location of Žilina District in the Zilina Region

Horný Hričov (Hungarian: Felsőricsó) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.

Geography[edit]

The 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[edit]

The 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)

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External links[edit]

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49°15′N 18°40′E / 49.250°N 18.667°E / 49.250; 18.667


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