recently renovated and it's been documented in the Jewish archives. Geography The municipality lies at an altitude of 251 metres and covers an area of 51.343 km². Belusa has a population of about 6060 inhabitants. The municipality consists of four parts: Beluša, Belušské Slatiny, Hloža, Podhorie (incorporated in 1976). The town hall is located in Beluša. The village is also an important crossroad on the main road from Trenčín to Žilina. The main freeway D1 connecting Bratislava with Žilina bypasses Beluša. The main railway line from Bratislava to Košice via Žilina has got a stop here. The railway line built in the years 1878-1883 helped significantly to the development. In 1883 the railways station was completed. Currently the line is being updated to the higher speed. Once fully completed the average train speed should be around 160 km/h. River Váh (tributary of the Danube river) flows close to the village. Beluša Baths/Belušské Slatiny Part of Beluša are also the Beluša Baths (Belušské Slatiny). The spa used to be more popular, but then it lost majority of its thermal water. After some extensive drilling there was an interesting outcome. There is a direct connection between the spring in Beluša Baths and the one in the spa resort town of Trenčianske Teplice. Outdoor swimming pool in Beluša Baths is a popular summer place for the locals. All year round the spa with sulfur-aerated warm water can be enjoy in one of the hotels. Many of the bigger businesses in the region have their hotels and cottages in Beluša Baths. Economy There are several mid-size factories in the village. (Best Beluša, Koval, Pemex, CCN, Elastomer Solution and Metalform) Linco margarine is also produced in the village. Sport The most popular sport in the village is soccer. The modest stadium can accommodate 700 spectators (400 seated), but highest number od spectators are 2550 ( Beluša vs DAC (2016)) The team has been participant of 3rd league. Team TJ KOVO Beluša win 3rd League in 2019 , but stay in 3rd League. Most popular players are Matej Gorelka, Peter Mišutka. In the Team play players from first, second League . Proximity of village of Mojtin offers skiing in the winter. The nearest indoor swimming pool is in nearby Puchov. Hiking in woods as is also common by the locals and tourist alike. Notable people Emanuel Filo, Former dean of Comenius University in Bratislava and MD