Turzovka

Turzovka (Turzófalva) is a town in the Čadca District, Žilina Region in north-western Slovakia.

History
The present-day town was established in 1598 by a palatine of the Thurzo family. It gained town status in 1968.

Geography
Turzovka lies at an altitude of 471 m above sea level and covers an area of 34.911 km2. It lies in the Kysuca river valley, surrounded by the mountain ranges of Beskydy and Javorníky.

Demographics
According to the 2001 census, the town had 7,854 inhabitants. 96.47% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 0.98% Czech and 0.36% Roma. The religious make-up was 94.37% Roman Catholics, 1.86% people with no religious affiliation, and 0.27% Lutherans.