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 edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1393.

Geography edit

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 edit

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 edit

External links edit

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