Nižná, Tvrdošín District
| Nižná | |
| Village | |
 Electronic factory in Nižná | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Tvrdošín |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°18′37″N 19°31′48″E / 49.31028°N 19.53000°ECoordinates: SK 49°18′37″N 19°31′48″E / 49.31028°N 19.53000°E |
| Area | 27.779 km2 (10.73 sq mi) |
| Population | 4,068 (2004-12-31) |
| Density | 146/km2 (378/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1420 |
| Postal code | 027 43 |
| Area code | +421-43 |
| Car plate | TS |
   Location of Nižná in Slovakia | |
  Location of Nižná in the Žilina Region | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
| Website: www.nizna.sk | |
Nižná is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1420.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 573 metres and covers an area of 27.779 km². It has a population of about 4,140 people.
External links
Municipalities of Tvrdošín District | ||
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