Habovka
Habovka is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Habovka | |
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Village | |
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  Habovka Location of Habovka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′N 19°37′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Tvrdošín |
| First mentioned | 1593 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.41 km2 (11.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,360 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 027 32 |
| Area code(s) | +421-43 |
| Car plate | TS |
| Website | www.habovka.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1593. The first settlers came from the Polish village of Chabówka, which lent the settlement its name.[1]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 730 metres and covers an area of 29.414 km². It has a population of about 1,350 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1897 (parish A)
References
- "Chabówka". Portal Tatrzański. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
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