Rakša

Geobox | Settlement
name = Rakša
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category = Village


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country = Slovakia
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region = Žilina
district = Turčianske Teplice
municipality =
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location =
elevation = 507
lat_d = 48
lat_m = 53
lat_NS = N
long_d = 18
long_m = 53
long_EW = E
coordinates_type = region:SK_type:city
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area = 11.738
area_round = 3
population = 222
population_date = 2005-12-31
population_density = auto
established = 1277
established_type = First mentioned
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postal_code = 039 01
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code = TR
code_type = Car plate
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map_background = Slovakia - background map.png map_caption = Location of Rakša in Slovakia
map_locator = Slovakia
map1 = Žilina Region - outline map.svg
map1_background = Žilina Region - background map.png map1_caption = Location of Rakša in the Žilina Region
map1_locator = Žilina Region
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statistics = [http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/prvav2.jsp?txtUroven430509&lstObec512559&Okruhzaklad MOŠ/MIS]
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Rakša is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1277.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 507 metres and covers an area of 11.738km². It has a population of about 219 people.