Rakša
Rakša is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.
Rakša | |
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Village | |
  Rakša Location of Rakša in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′N 18°53′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Turčianske Teplice |
| First mentioned | 1277 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.738 km2 (4.532 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) |
| Population (2005-12-31) | |
| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 039 01 |
| Car plate | TR |
| Website | www.raksa.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1277.
Famous Residents
Michal Miloslav Hodža, the famous Slovak national revivalist, priest, poet and linguist was born on 22 September 1811 in Rakša.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 507 metres and covers an area of 11.738 km². It has a population of about 219 people.
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