Sihelné (Hungarian: Szihelne) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Location of Námestovo District in the Zilina Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1630.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 710 metres and covers an area of 14.409 km². It has a population of about 2017 people.

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49°30′N 19°26′E / 49.500°N 19.433°E / 49.500; 19.433