Ďanová (Hungarian: Deánfalva) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Location of Martin District in the Zilina Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1252.

Geography edit

The municipality lies at an altitude of 395 metres and covers an area of 7.662 km2. It has a population of about 488 people.

Sport edit

There's Futbal club within the village called FK Ďanová. Web homepage of the club is http://www.fkdanova.sk

Genealogical resources edit

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1777-1949 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1689-1895 (parish B)

See also edit

External links edit

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