Nesluša


Nesluša is a village and municipality in the Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Etymology

The name probably comes from Slovak neslušný. It could be also derived from neslušať - "the hidden village", "the village you hear nothing about". Nezlusa 1367, Neszlusa 1438, Neslussa Walachorum 1598, Neszlussa 1773, Nesluša 1920.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1367.

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of and covers an area of. The highest hill in the village is Jakubovský vrch at. The second highest hill is Žiar at. The lowest place is Nádolie at. The village has many mineral springs. Nesluša is situated between green hills. The main creek is called Neslušanka. The village is adjacent to the municipalities of Kysucké Nové Mesto, Ochodnica, Zákopčie, Dlhá nad Kysucou, Rudinská and Rudina.

Culture

Žiarinka

Žiarinka is a musical ensemble that was established in 1995. The principal instrument of the ensemble is the mandolin. Children also play the guitar, accordion, keyboards, flute and drums. Their repertory is wide and includes sequences from operas, extravaganzas, waltzes, polkas, movie melodies and marches. To the present they have performed over 200 recitals. Performances were in various national towns, as well as abroad in Germany, Yugoslavia, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Demography

Nesluša has a population of about 3,205 people.

Historical demography

Hockeyball

The mayor is Parek.