Bešeňová

Bešeňová
Village
Water park in Bešeňová
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Ružomberok
Elevation 512 m (1,680 ft)
Coordinates 49°06′N 19°27′E / 49.100°N 19.450°E / 49.100; 19.450Coordinates: 49°06′N 19°27′E / 49.100°N 19.450°E / 49.100; 19.450
Area 4.296 km2 (1.66 sq mi)
Population 388 (2004-12-31)
Density 90/km2 (233/sq mi)
First mentioned 1279
Postal code 034 83
Area code +421-44
Car plate RK
Location of Bešeňová in Slovakia
Location of Bešeňová in the Žilina Region
Wikimedia Commons: Bešeňová
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.obecbesenova.sk

Bešeňová is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is famous for a hot spring water park attracting thousands of visitors all year round.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1503.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 512 metres and covers an area of 4.297km². It has a population of about 390 people.

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