Horná Poruba

Horná Poruba
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Trenčín
District Ilava
Elevation 402 m (1,319 ft)
Coordinates 48°57′N 18°18′E / 48.950°N 18.300°E / 48.950; 18.300Coordinates: 48°57′N 18°18′E / 48.950°N 18.300°E / 48.950; 18.300
Area 13.691 km2 (5.286 sq mi)
Population 1,093 (2004-12-31)
Density 80/km2 (207/sq mi)
First mentioned 1335
Postal code 018 35
Car plate IL
Location of Horná Poruba in Slovakia
Location of Horná Poruba in the Trenčín Region
Wikimedia Commons: Horná Poruba
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Horná Poruba (Hungarian: Felsőtölgyes) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1335.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 402 metres and covers an area of 13.691 km². It has a population of about 1,093 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1831-1895 (parish A)

See also


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