Košariská
| Košariská | |
| Village | |
 The house where Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Myjava |
| Elevation | 249 m (817 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 48°40′39″N 17°35′45″E / 48.67750°N 17.59583°ECoordinates: SK 48°40′39″N 17°35′45″E / 48.67750°N 17.59583°E |
| Area | 11.53 km2 (4.45 sq mi) |
| Population | 403 (2004-12-31) |
| Density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1786 |
| Postal code | 906 15 |
| Car plate | MY |
   Location of Košariská in Slovakia | |
  Location of Košariská in the Trenčín Region | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Košariská (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈkoʃariskaː]; Hungarian: Kosaras) is a village and municipality in Myjava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1786.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 249 metres and covers an area of 11.531 km². It has a population of about 403 people.
Famous people
- Milan Rastislav Štefánik, General, astronomer, and politician
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1910 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1720-1952 (parish A)
See also
External links
Municipalities of Myjava District | ||
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