Horný Hričov
Horný Hričov (Hungarian: Felsőricsó) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 318 metres and covers an area of 5.782 km. It has a population of about 780 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): 1690-1952 (parish B)
Notable people
- Ivan Hričovský (1932–2024) - pomologist
See also
External links
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- Surnames of living people in Horny Hricov
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