Fačkov is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1351.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 536 metres and covers an area of 37.517 km². It has a population of about 736 people.
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
Coordinates: 49°01′N 18°36′E / 49.017°N 18.600°E / 49.017; 18.600