Location of Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region

Liptovská Kokava (Slovak: [ˈliptɔwskaː ˈkɔkaʋa]; Hungarian: Kokava) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia, at the foot of Kriváň, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1469, at the foot of Kriváň, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain.

The surname 'Kokavec' is believed to originate from this village.[1]

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 787 metres (2,582 ft) and covers an area] of 19,881 square metres (214,000 sq ft). It has a population of about 1,054 people.

References

  1. ↑ "K R U H Y: Priezviská K". Kruhy.blogspot.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.

49°05′N 19°49′E / 49.083°N 19.817°E / 49.083; 19.817



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