Bolešov

Bolešov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbɔlɛsɔʊ̯]; Hungarian: Bolesó) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

Bolešov
Municipality
Bolešov
Location of Bolešov in the Trenčín Region
Bolešov
Bolešov (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°59′N 18°09′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictIlava
First mentioned1331
Area
  Total14.951 km2 (5.773 sq mi)
Elevation
241 m (791 ft)
Population
  Total1,465
  Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Postal code
018 53
Area code(s)421-42
Car plateIL
Websitewww.bolesov.eu

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1331.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 241 metres and covers an area of 14.951 km². It has a population of about 1465 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): 1700-1896 (parish A)

See also



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