Horovce, Púchov District
Horovce (Hungarian: Horóc) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.0453°N 18.2567°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Púchov |
| First mentioned | 1259 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.353 km2 (2.067 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 781 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 020 62 |
| Area code(s) | +421-42 |
| Car plate | PU |
| Website | www |
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)
External links
Media related to Horovce at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Horovce
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