Liesek (Hungarian: Ljeszek) is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Liesek
Village
Church in Liesek
Liesek Location of Liesek in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°22′N 19°41′E
Country	Slovakia
Region	Žilina
District	Tvrdošín
First mentioned	1558
Area
• Total	30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi)
Elevation	631 m (2,070 ft)
Population  (2004-12-31)
• Total	2,588
• Density	84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Postal code	027 12
Area code	+421-43
Car plate	TS

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.

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