Mojtín

Mojtín (Hungarian: Hegyesmajtény) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia. László Skultéty, the oldest Hungarian hussar, was born here.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1364.

The municipality lies at an altitude of 636 metres and covers an area of 10.842 km². It has a population of about 575 people.

Municipalities of Púchov District

Púchov Beluša Dohňany Dolná Breznica Dolné Kočkovce Horná Breznica Horovce Kvašov Lazy pod Makytou Lednica Lednické Rovne Lúky Lysá pod Makytou Mestečko Mojtín Nimnica Streženice Visolaje Vydrná Záriečie Zubák

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