Sučany
| Sučany | |
| Village | |
 Sučany | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Martin |
| Elevation | 393 m (1,289 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°06′00″N 18°59′30″E / 49.10000°N 18.99167°ECoordinates: SK 49°06′00″N 18°59′30″E / 49.10000°N 18.99167°E |
| Area | 33.264 km2 (12.843 sq mi) |
| Population | 4,644 (2004) |
| Density | 140/km2 (363/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1258 |
| Postal code | 03852 |
| Area code | +421-43 |
| Car plate | MT |
   Location of Sučany in Slovakia | |
  Location of Sučany in the Žilina Region | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
| Website: www.sucany.sk | |
Sučany is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is located around 5 km northeast of Martin, in the Váh river valley.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1258.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 393 metres and covers an area of 33.264 km². It has a population of about 4,644 people.
People
- Milan Hodža (1878 – 1944), politician
- Rudo Moric (1921 – 1985), writer and publicist
- Daniel Sinapius-Horčička (1640 – 1688), baroque writer, poet, dramatist, composer of hymns and evangelical Protestant preacher
Gallery
Assumption of Virgin Mary Church
Protestant church
Train station
Hydroelectric power plant
References
External links
- Municipal website (Slovak)
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