Tuchyňa

Tuchyňa
Municipality
Tuchyňa is located in Trenčín Region
Tuchyňa
Tuchyňa
Location of Tuchyňa in the Trenčín Region
Tuchyňa is located in Slovakia
Tuchyňa
Tuchyňa
Tuchyňa (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 49°02′N 18°13′E / 49.033°N 18.217°E / 49.033; 18.217
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictIlava
First mentioned1243
Area
 • Total
5.444 km2 (2.102 sq mi)
Elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Population
 • Total
779
 • Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Postal code
018 55
Area code421-42
Car plateIL
Websitewww.obec-tuchyna.sk

Tuchyňa (Hungarian: Tohány) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 275 metres and covers an area of 5.444 km². It has a population of about 779 people.