Petrovice, Bytča District
For the village in the Czech Republic, see Petrovice u Karviné.
| Petrovice | |
| Village | |
 Roman Catholic church | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Bytča |
| Tourism region | Horné Považie |
| Elevation | 371 m (1,217 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°16′0″N 18°32′0″E / 49.26667°N 18.53333°ECoordinates: SK 49°16′0″N 18°32′0″E / 49.26667°N 18.53333°E |
| Area | 32.357 km2 (12.493 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,501 (2006) |
| Density | 46/km2 (119/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1312 |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 014 01 |
| Area code | +421-41 |
| Car plate | BY |
   Location in Slovakia | |
  Location in the Žilina Region | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Petrovice is a village and municipality in Bytča District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1312.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 371 m (1,217 ft) and covers an area of 32.357 km2 (12.493 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,500 people.
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