Trenčín

city in Slovakia

Trenčín (German: Trentschin; Hungarian: Trencsén; Latin: Laugaritio) is a town in western Slovakia (close to the Czech border) on the Váh river.

Trenčín
Trenčín castle above the city
Trenčín castle above the city
Flag of Trenčín
Coat of arms of Trenčín
Location of Trenčín within Slovakia
Location of Trenčín within Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°53′31″N 18°02′12″E / 48.89194°N 18.03667°E / 48.89194; 18.03667
CountrySlovakia
Region (kraj)Trenčín Region
DistrictsTrenčín District
First mentioned1111
Area
 • Total82.00 km2 (31.66 sq mi)
 (2022)
Elevation
398 m (1,306 ft)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total54,107
 • Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
91101
Websitewww.trencin.sk

History

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The site is inhabited since time immemorial. Trenčín is best known for Roman writing below the Trenčín castle. In the 13th century, the castle was home to the legendary Matthew Csák, "Lord of the river Váh and the Tatra mountains".

Partner towns

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References

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  1. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic (www.statistics.sk). "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic (www.statistics.sk). "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk. Retrieved 2024-02-08.

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