Krasňany

Krasňany (Karasznyán) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Etymology
Krasňany (Slovak) - a beautiful place.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1354 (Karzna).

Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 380 metres and covers an area of 15.175 km2. It has a population of about 1231 people.