Nesluša

Nesluša
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Kysucké Nové Mesto
Elevation 410 m (1,345 ft)
Coordinates SK 49°19′N 18°45′E / 49.317°N 18.750°E / 49.317; 18.750Coordinates: SK 49°19′N 18°45′E / 49.317°N 18.750°E / 49.317; 18.750
Area 25.48 km2 (9.84 sq mi)
Population 3,205 (2004-12-31)
Density 126/km2 (326/sq mi)
First mentioned 1367
Postal code 023 41
Area code +421-41
Car plate KM
Location of Nesluša in Slovakia
Location of Nesluša in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.neslusa.sk

Nesluša is a village and municipality in the Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1367.

Historical variants of the name

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 439 metres (1,440 ft) and covers an area of 25.472 square kilometres (9.835 sq mi).[1] The highest hill in the village is Jakubovský vrch at 875 metres (2,871 ft). The second highest hill is Žiar at 869 metres (2,851 ft). The lowest place is Nádolie at 370 metres (1,210 ft). The village has many mineral springs. Nesluša is situated between green hills. The main creek is called Neslušanka. The village is adjacent to the municipalities of Kysucké Nové Mesto, Ochodnica, Zákopčie, Dlhá nad Kysucou, Rudinská and Rudina.

Culture

Žiarinka

Žiarinka is a musical ensemble that was established in 1995. The principal instrument of the ensemble is the mandolin. Children also play the guitar, accordion, keyboards, flute and drums. Their repertory is wide and includes sequences from operas, extravaganzas, waltzes, polkas, movie melodies and marches. To the present they have performed over 200 recitals. Performances were in various national towns, as well as abroad in Germany, Yugoslavia, Poland and the Czech Republic.[2]

Demography

Nesluša has a population of about 3,205 people.[1]

Historical demography

Nesluša's music ensemble Žiarinka

Parts of the village

Nesluša

Parts of village in highland

Bielovce

Sport

Hockeyball

Accommodation

Politics

The mayor is Zuzana Jancová.

References

  1. 1 2 3 D B City.com, retrieved 8 Oct 2012
  2. ↑ Žiarinka Homepage (Google translation!)
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