Liesek

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Liesek
Village
Church in Liesek
Church in Liesek
Liesek is located in Slovakia
Liesek
Liesek
Location of Liesek in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°22′N 19°41′E / 49.367°N 19.683°E / 49.367; 19.683Coordinates: 49°22′N 19°41′E / 49.367°N 19.683°E / 49.367; 19.683
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictTvrdošín
First mentioned1558
Area
 • Total30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi)
Elevation
631 m (2,070 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total2,588
 • Density84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Postal code
027 12
Area code+421-43
Car plateTS

Liesek (Hungarian: Ljeszek) 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 1558.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 631 metres and covers an area of 30.904 km². It has a population of about 2,595 people.

Church

The Baroque church of Saint Michael Archangel, consecrated at 1818, has been extended in 1996–97. The extension initiated by the parish priest Stefan Koma is a unique blend of the Baroque and modern functionalist style.