Benice, Martin District
# Benice, Martin District

Benice (Hungarian: Benefalva) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1267.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 428 metres and covers an area of 2.151 $km^2$ (0.83 sq mi). It has a population of about 290 people.

## 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): 1787-1952 (parish B)
* Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1928 (parish B)
