Trenčín
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Trenčín (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈtrentʂiːn] ⓘ, also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around 95 km (59 mi) from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 55,000, which makes it the eighth largest municipality of the country and is the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District. It has a medieval castle, Trenčín Castle, on a rock above the city.
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Trenčín | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 48°53′31″N 18°02′12″E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Trenčín |
District | Trenčín |
First mentioned | circa 150 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Richard Rybníček |
Area | |
• Total | 82.00 km2 (31.66 sq mi) |
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Elevation | 217[2] m (712[2] ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 54,107 |
• Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 911 01[2] |
Area code | +421 32[2] |
Car plate | TN, TC, TE |
Website | www.trencin.sk |
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Trenčín is chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2026.[4]