Ďurčiná (Hungarian: Györkeháza) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Location of Žilina District in the Zilina Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1393.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an elevation of 513 metres (1,683 ft) and covers an area of 12.505 km2 (4.828 sq mi). It has a population of about 1072 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1674-1896 (parish B)

See also

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49°04′N 18°40′E / 49.067°N 18.667°E / 49.067; 18.667