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Žilina
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For other uses, see Žilina (disambiguation).
Žilina (Slovak: [ˈʒilina] ⓘ; Hungarian: Zsolna [ˈʒolnɒ]; German: Sillein [zɪˈlaɪn, ˈzɪlaɪn]; Polish: Żylina [ʐɨˈlina] ⓘ; names in other languages) is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. It is the fourth largest city of Slovakia with a population of approximately 80,000, an important industrial center, the largest city on the Váh river, and the seat of a kraj (Žilina Region) and of an okres (Žilina District). It belongs to the Upper Váh region of tourism.
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City | |
![]() Top: Žilina Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mariánske námestie with burgher heritage houses in Mariánske Square, Middle: An inside view of Žilina St.Stephen Church, A heritage of Žilina Town Hall, St.Paul the Apostle and Jesuit Church, Bottom: Budatín Castle, Mirage Commerce Complex Center (all item from left to right) | |
Nickname(s): Komix City, Pearl of Vah | |
Motto(s): Žilina ,the City with face | |
Coordinates: 49°13′22″N 18°44′24″E | |
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Region | Žilina |
District | Žilina |
First mentioned | 1208 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Peter Fiabáne |
Area | |
• City | 80.04 km2 (30.90 sq mi) |
(2022) | |
Elevation | 378[2] m (1,240[2] ft) |
Population | |
• City | 81,219 |
• Rank | 4th |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
• Urban | 108,000 |
• Metro | 160,000 |
Demonym | (m)Žilinčan/(f)Žilinčanka |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 010 01[2] |
Area code | +421 41[2] |
Car plate | ZA |
Website | www.zilina.sk |
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