Kysucké Nové Mesto


Kysucké Nové Mesto is a town in Žilina Region, Slovakia, near the city of Žilina.

History

The first signs of settlement
In 1976 under Stránsky vrch, there were lumps of burnt clay and ceramics found, which highlighted the settlement in this area. The archaeologists date the acquired material back to the La Tène Age. These findings are now stored in the Manor-house of Radoľa located near Kysucké Nové Mesto
Middle Ages
The first mention of the city
The town is mentioned for the first time in 1254. In 1321 lachasin is mentioned as a place where toll is collected. The privileges of a town with a market law were given the city in 1325. In 1358 the name of Nova Civitas is already used. The inhabitants were mainly engaged in agriculture, sheep breeding, trade and handcraft.
Modern Period
The town in the 19th century was falling due to the floods, the fires, but also due to the large expatriation in the whole region. After the fire in August 1904, only 30 homes remained in the city. The economic development of the city took place after the Second World War.
The Kysucké Nové Mesto developed mainly the engineering industry.
The relationship with Austro-Hungary was expressed by inhabitants during the WWI in the Riot in Kragujevac.
In World War II people fought with German occupation forces not only in Slovakia in the Slovak national uprising, but also in European struggles, contributing to the defeat of fascism.
Contemporary period
Kysucké Nové Mesto has been making its present form for centuries. The biggest and fastest changes occurred after World War II.
The importance of the town increased after the year 1950, when the Závody presného strojárstva were created. The company provided work to thousands of people and started significant changes in the town.
New housing estates, schools, offices, shops, sports facilities were created. Kysucké Nové Mesto has a built infrastructure that is currently being improved to meet the needs of its residents and visitors.
Names
Kysucké Nové Mesto lies at an altitude of above sea level and covers an area of. It is located in the Kysuca river valley, between the Javorníky and Kysucká vrchovina mountains, about north of Žilina.

Demographics

According to the 2001 census, the town had 16,558 inhabitants. 95.13% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 1.02% Czechs and 0.79% Roma and Germans. The religious make-up was 86.20% Roman Catholics, 6.79% people with no religious affiliation and 0.47% Lutherans.

Twin townssister cities

Kysucké Nové Mesto is twinned with: