Podhorie, Žilina District

Podhorie (Hungarian: Zsolnaerdőd, until 1899 Podhorje) 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 altitude of 460 metres and covers an area of 6.416 km2. It has a population of about 765 people.

External links edit

49°10′20″N 18°38′30″E / 49.17222°N 18.64167°E / 49.17222; 18.64167