Liešno (Hungarian: Turócerdőd; until 1899 Liesznó) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

Liešno
Village
Liešno is located in Slovakia
Liešno
Liešno
Location of Liešno in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°53′N 18°46′E / 48.883°N 18.767°E / 48.883; 18.767
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictTurčianske Teplice
First mentioned1322
Area
 • Total1.944 km2 (0.751 sq mi)
Elevation
472 m (1,549 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total57
 • Density29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Postal code
038 22
Car plateTR
Websiteliesno.ocu.sk

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1322.

Geography edit

The municipality lies at an altitude of 472 metres and covers an area of 1.944 km². It has a population of about 57 people.

See also edit