Bešeňová (Hungarian: Besenyőfalu) is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is famous for a hot spring water park attracting thousands of visitors all year round.
Bešeňová | |
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Village | |
![]() Water park in Bešeňová | |
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![]() ![]() Bešeňová Location of Bešeňová in Slovakia | |
Coordinates: 49°06′N 19°27′E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Žilina |
District | Ružomberok |
First mentioned | 1279 |
Area | |
• Total | 4.29[1] km2 (1.66[1] sq mi) |
Elevation | 514[2] m (1,686[2] ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 720[3] |
Postal code | 034 83[2] |
Area code | +421 44[2] |
Car plate | RK |
Website | www.obecbesenova.sk |
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1503.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 512 metres and covers an area of 4.297 km². It has a population of about 390 people.
Municipalities of Ružomberok District | ||
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