Bešeňová
Bešeňová (Hungarian: Besenyőfalu) is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is famous for a hot spring water park attracting thousands of visitors all year round.
Bešeňová | |
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Village | |
 Water park in Bešeňová | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Bešeňová Location of Bešeňová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′N 19°27′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Ružomberok |
| First mentioned | 1279 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.29[1] km2 (1.66[1] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 514[2] m (1,686[2] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 720[3] |
| Postal code | 034 83[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Car plate | RK |
| Website | www.obecbesenova.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1503.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 512 metres and covers an area of 4.297 km². It has a population of about 390 people.
References
- "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20050401233716/http://www.besenova.sk/
- Official site of the thermal park
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