Babín (Hungarian: Babin) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1267.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 428 metres and covers an area of 2.151 km². It has a population of about 290 people.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1840, 1871-1922
- Census records 1869 of Babin are not available at the state archive.