Horovce, Púchov District

Location of Púchov District in the Trenčín Region

Horovce (Hungarian: Horóc) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1259.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 252 metres and covers an area of 5.353 km². It has a population of about 781 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): 1671-1918 (parish B)

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

External links

• http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
• Surnames of living people in Horovce

Municipalities of Púchov District Púchov Beluša Dohňany Dolná Breznica Dolné Kočkovce Horná Breznica Horovce Kvašov Lazy pod Makytou Lednica Lednické Rovne Lúky Lysá pod Makytou Mestečko Mojtín Nimnica Streženice Visolaje Vydrná Záriečie Zubák

Coordinates: 49°02′43″N 18°15′24″E / 49.0453°N 18.2567°E / 49.0453; 18.2567