Ladce (Hungarian: Lédec) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

Ladce
Municipality
Ladce is located in Trenčín Region
Ladce
Ladce
Location of Ladce in the Trenčín Region
Ladce is located in Slovakia
Ladce
Ladce
Ladce (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 49°02′N 18°17′E / 49.033°N 18.283°E / 49.033; 18.283
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictIlava
First mentioned1496
Area
 • Total15.688 km2 (6.057 sq mi)
Elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Population
 • Total2,561
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Postal code
018 63
Area code421-42
Car plateIL
Websitewww.ladce.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1496.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 250 metres and covers an area of 15.688 km². It has a population of about 2561 people.

Famous people

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Rastislav Blaško, former vice-chairman of Social Democratic Party of Slovakia lived in Ladce from 1971 to 1979 (he was born in 1971 in Ilava). He is holder of twice bronze medal for 3rd place as the staff member of Slovak FootGolf National Team at the 2. European Team FootGolf Championship EURO FOOTGOLF 2019 in United Kingdom, England and 2021 in Hungary.

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