Oščadnica

Coordinates: 49°26′N 18°53′E / 49.433°N 18.883°E / 49.433; 18.883

Oščadnica
Village
Country	Slovakia
Region	Žilina
District	Čadca
Elevation	474 m (1,555 ft)
Coordinates	49°26′N 18°53′E / 49.433°N 18.883°E / 49.433; 18.883
Area	58.633 km2 (22.64 sq mi)
Population	5,699 (2004-12-31)
Density	97 / km2 (251 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1712
Postal code	023 01
Area code	+421-41
Car plate	CA
Location of Oščadnica in Slovakia
Location of Oščadnica in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Oščadnica is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. The village is now a well known touristic resort, offering private apparments and agrobusiness. During the winter a ski resort Oščadnica-Veľká Rača is a popular destination.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1712.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 474 metres and covers an area of 58.634km². It has a population of about 5,700 people.