Čadca District

Čadca District
District
Country Slovakia
Region (kraj) Žilina Region
Area
  Total 761 km2 (294 sq mi)
Population (2001)
  Total 92,843
  Density 120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Čadca District (okres Čadca) is a district in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia, in the Kysuce region.[1] It had been established in 1923 and the current borders exist from 1996. Forest covers 58% of the district area. It is one of the populous Slovak district, population density is above Slovakian average. Economy basis is performed by engineering, metal and wood processing industry. In the district are several winter and skiing resorts, foremost Oščadnica and Makov. Administrative seat is town Čadca, however, many locals daily travel to Žilina for work, shopping, or education.

Municipalities

References

  1. Ústredný portál verejnej správy Slovenskej republiky. "Okres Čadca". Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic. Retrieved 2012-08-17.

Coordinates: 49°26′17″N 18°47′23″E / 49.43806°N 18.78972°E / 49.43806; 18.78972


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