
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Raková, a city in Žilina Region, Slovakia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Raková — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Raková | |
| District / County | Okres Čadca | |
| State | Žilina Region | |
| Country | Slovakia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,626 | |
| Area | 41.52 km² (16.03 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Žilina Region | #19 of 93 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +421 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 427 | |
| In Feet | 1,401 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 49.44 | |
| Longitude | 18.74 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.445° N 18.738° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 26' 41" N 18° 44' 17" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 26.69' N 18° 44.28' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Žilina Region Capital | 25 km South of Žilina | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mosty u Jablunkova, Czechia (9 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 29m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 023 51 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Bratislava | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1658-01-01 |
Raková is a city situated in Žilina Region, Slovakia, within Europe. It falls under Okres Čadca, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Raková as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Žilina Region
The latitude and longitude of Raková pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 427 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Raková on the map
Raková runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Raková run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Raková exchange rates
To ring a number in Raková from outside Slovakia, dial +421 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Raková and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Raková ranks #19 of 93 cities in Žilina Region. It lies about 25 km South of Žilina, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Žilina Region market. › Cities near Raková
Raková has a recorded population of approximately 5,626 people. That places it #19 of 93 cities with population data in Žilina Region. Browse more cities in Žilina Region for comparison.
Raková spans approximately 41.52 square kilometers (16.03 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Raková sits within Okres Čadca, is part of Žilina Region in Slovakia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Raková keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:06 AM and sets around 08:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Raková price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Raková currency page.
Raková is about 25 km South of Žilina, the capital of Žilina Region. See cities near Raková for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Raková lands you closest to Mosty u Jablunkova, Czechia, about 9 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Raková sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.