Raková, Čadca District

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Raková, Čadca District

Name

Raková, Čadca District

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

Raková is a village located in the Čadca District of northern Slovakia. First mentioned in historical records in 1658, it sits at an altitude of 430 meters. The village is notable as the birthplace of Ján Palárik, a key figure in the Slovak nationalist movement.

Statistics

Area

41.52 km²

Population

5,577

Location