Žabokreky

Location of Martin District in the Zilina Region

Žabokreky (Hungarian: Zsámbokrét) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1282. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 426 metres and covers an area of 5.231 km2. It has a population of about 1110 people.

49°02′N 18°56′E / 49.033°N 18.933°E / 49.033; 18.933

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