What is the population of Námestovo, Žilina?

Námestovo has a population of approximately 8,123 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Námestovo, Žilina located?

Námestovo is located in Žilina, Slovakia, at approximate coordinates 49.4095°, 19.4804°.

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Námestovo

Total population

8,123

Founded

1558

Elevation620 m

Land area44.45 km²

Coordinates49.41°, 19.48°

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City facts

Founded

1558

Elevation

620 m

Area

44.45 km²

Official website

www.namestovo.sk

Sister cities

Myszków

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Overview

Námestovo is a town in northern Slovakia. It is the capital and largest town of Námestovo District in the Žilina Region. As of 2018 its population was 7,827.

History & geography

History

The town was mentioned in the 16th century, when the massive colonisation of Orava took place. It was growing quickly, thanks to its favourable location on the trade route to Poland. The town was burned down at the end of World War II. The construction of the Orava reservoir affected the way of life in the town, as two-thirds of the town were inundated, including the town centre. Boom of the industry and the following apartment construction in the 1970s contributed to the growth of the town.

Geography

The town is located under the Orava Highlands at the shores of the Orava reservoir, not far from the Polish border, around from Tvrdošín and from Dolný Kubín.

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