Nižná, Tvrdošín District

Coordinates: 49°18′37″N 19°31′48″E / 49.31028°N 19.53°E / 49.31028; 19.53

Nižná
Village
Electronic factory in Nižná
Country	Slovakia
Region	Žilina
District	Tvrdošín
Elevation	573 m (1,880 ft)
Coordinates	49°18′37″N 19°31′48″E / 49.31028°N 19.53°E / 49.31028; 19.53
Area	27.779 km2 (10.73 sq mi)
Population	4,068 (2004-12-31)
Density	146 / km2 (378 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1420
Postal code	027 43
Area code	+421-43
Car plate	TS
Location of Nižná in Slovakia
Location of Nižná in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.nizna.sk

Nižná is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1420.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 573 metres and covers an area of 27.779 km². It has a population of about 4,140 people.

External links

• http://www.nizna.sk/