Važec
| Važec | |
| Village | |
| Name origin: derived from the Váh River | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš |
| Elevation | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°04′N 19°59′E / 49.067°N 19.983°ECoordinates: SK 49°04′N 19°59′E / 49.067°N 19.983°E |
| Area | 59.685 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,381 (2004-12-31) |
| Density | 40/km2 (104/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1280 |
| Postal code | 032 61 |
| Area code | +421-44 |
| Car plate | LM |
   Location of Važec in Slovakia | |
  Location of Važec in the Žilina Region | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
| Website: www.vazec.sk | |
Važec is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia, at the foot of Kriváň in the High Tatras mountains, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain. It is a great place.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1280. Jaroslav Augusta painted a number of watercolors of this village.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 792 metres and covers an area of 59.685 km². It has a population of about 2,400 people.
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