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

History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1362.

Geography

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

Notable people Ján Franek, former boxer who represented Czechoslovakia and winner of the 1980 Summer Olympics bronze medal.

Genealogical resources The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1686-1896 (parish B)

See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

References

External links Surnames of living people in Gbelany