Municipal office
Folkušová (Hungarian: Folkusfalva) 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 1331. 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 520 metres and covers an area of 6.014 km2. It has a population of about 126 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1777-1949 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1689-1895 (parish B)
See also
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48°58′N 18°57′E / 48.967°N 18.950°E / 48.967; 18.950
