Hvozdnica

Location of Bytča District in the Žilina Region

Hvozdnica (Hungarian: Fűrészfalu) is a village and municipality in Bytča District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1250.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 327 metres and covers an area of 8,73 km². It has a population of about 1181 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): 1683-1949 (parish B)

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

External links

• http://www.hvozdnica.sk
• Surnames of living people in Hvozdnica

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