Liesek

Geobox | Settlement
name = Liesek
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category = Village


image_caption = Church in Liesek


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country = Slovakia
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region = Žilina
district = Tvrdošín
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elevation = 631
lat_d = 49
lat_m = 22
lat_NS = N
long_d = 19
long_m = 41
long_EW = E
coordinates_type = region:SK_type:city
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area = 30.9
population = 2588
population_date = 2004-12-31
population_density = auto
established = 1558
established_type = First mentioned
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postal_code = 027 12
area_code = +421-43
code = TS
code_type = Car plate
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map_background = Slovakia - background map.png map_caption = Location of Liesek in Slovakia
map_locator = Slovakia
map1 = Žilina Region - outline map.svg
map1_size = 224
map1_background = Žilina Region - background map.png map1_caption = Location of Liesek in the Žilina Region
map1_locator = Žilina Region
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statistics = [http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/prvav2.jsp?txtUroven430510&lstObec509795&Okruhzaklad MOŠ/MIS]
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Liesek 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 30.904km². 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.