Liptovský Mikuláš District

Liptovský Mikuláš District
District
Country Slovakia
Region (kraj) Žilina Region
Area
  Total 1,341 km2 (518 sq mi)
Population (2001)
  Total 73,984
  Density 55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Liptovský Mikuláš District (okres Liptovský Mikuláš) is a district in the eastern part of Žilina Region of central Slovakia. The district was established in the 19th century with its current name and exists within current borders since 1996. Its main cultural and economic center is its seat Liptovský Mikuláš. Liptovský Mikuláš District main economic branches are industry and tourism. In the district is located Liptovská Mara dam, one of the largest water reservoirs in Slovakia.

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Coordinates: 49°4′50″N 19°37′20″E / 49.08056°N 19.62222°E / 49.08056; 19.62222


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