Lietava (Hungarian: Zsolnalitva) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. Lietava Castle, the third largest castle in Slovakia, is in the village.
Lietava | |
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Village | |
Lietava Castle above the village | |
Lietava Location of Lietava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 18°41′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Žilina |
| First mentioned | 1300 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.00[1] km2 (3.86[1] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 445[2] m (1,460[2] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,641[3] |
| Postal code | 013 18[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Car plate | ZA |
| Website | www.obeclietava.sk |
In historical records the village was first mentioned in the year 1300 AD.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 429 metres and covers an area of 10.005 km². It has a population of about 1450 people.
Municipalities of Žilina District | ||
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