Záborie

Location of Martin District in the Zilina Region

Záborie (Hungarian: Zábor) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1263. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 489 metres and covers an area of 5.196 km2. It has a population of about 123 people.

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49°02′N 18°59′E / 49.033°N 18.983°E / 49.033; 18.983