Leštiny
| Leštiny | |
| Village | |
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| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Dolný Kubín |
| Elevation | 586 m (1,923 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°11′N 19°21′E / 49.183°N 19.350°ECoordinates: SK 49°11′N 19°21′E / 49.183°N 19.350°E |
| Area | 6.939 km2 (2.68 sq mi) |
| Population | 861 |
| Density | 124/km2 (321/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1325 |
| Postal code | 026 01 |
| Area code | +421-43 |
| Car plate | DK |
   Location of Leštiny in Slovakia | |
  Location of Leštiny in the Žilina Region | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Leštiny is a village and municipality in Dolný Kubín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.[1]
The village contains an Evangelical church constructed in 1688-89 by local carpenters.[2]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1381.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 586 metres and covers an area of 6.939 km². It has a population of about 225 people.[1]
References
Municipalities of Dolný Kubín District | ||
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