Dubodiel

Dubodiel () is a village and municipality in Trenčín District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
Names and etymology.
The name comes from Slovak "dub" (oak) and "diel" (a part). "Dubodiel" - probably an oak forest dividing the landscape into more parts. "Dubowy del" 1439, "Dwbodyel" 1493, "Dubodiel" 1598, "Dubodiel" 1773.
History.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.
Geography.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 310 metres and covers an area of 20.191 km². It has a population of about 960 people.
Genealogical resources.
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia"