Trenčín (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈtrent͡ʃiːn] ( listen), also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around 120 km (75 mi) from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 56,000, which makes it the eighth largest municipality of the country and is the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District. It has a medieval castle, Trenčín Castle, situated on a rock above the city.
The Trenčín Region is one of the eight Slovak administrative regions. It consists of 9 districts. The region was established in 1996: previously it had been a part of West-Slovak region and partly central Slovak region.
Coordinates: 48°40′N 19°30′E / 48.667°N 19.500°E / 48.667; 19.500
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