Oščadnica

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Oščadnica
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Čadca
Elevation 474 m (1,555 ft)
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Area 58.633 km2 (22.64 sq mi)
Population 5,699 (31 December 2004)
Density 97 / km2 (251 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1712
Postal code 023 01
Area code +421-41
Car plate CA
Location of Oščadnica in Slovakia
Location of Oščadnica in Slovakia
Location of Oščadnica in the Žilina Region
Location of Oščadnica in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Oščadnica is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. The village is now a well known touristic resort, offering private apparments and agrobusiness. During the winter a ski resort Oščadnica-Veľká Rača is a popular destination.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1712.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 474 metres and covers an area of 58.634km². It has a population of about 5,700 people.

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