Brieštie

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Coordinates: 48°55′N 18°44′E / 48.917, 18.733
Brieštie
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Turčianske Teplice
Coordinates 48°55′N 18°44′E / 48.917, 18.733
Population 159 (2004-12-31)
Postal code 038 22
Car plate TR
Location of Brieštie in Slovakia
Location of Brieštie in Slovakia
Location of Brieštie in Slovakia
Location of Brieštie in the Žilina Region
Location of Brieštie in the Žilina Region
Location of Brieštie in the Žilina Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Brieštie is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1392.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 580 metres and covers an area of 11.175km². It has a population of about 159 people.