Hričovské Podhradie ( Hungarian: Ricsóváralja) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1265.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 360 metres and covers an area of 38.61 km². It has a population of about 379 people.

Genealogical resources

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

• Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1690-1952 (parish B)

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
• Surnames of living people in Hricovske Podhradie

49°13′N 18°37′E / 49.217°N 18.617°E / 49.217; 18.617

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