Uhrovec () is a village and municipality in the Bánovce nad Bebravou District of the Trenčín Region of Slovakia.
History In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1258.
Geography It lies in the Strážovské vrchy mountains, in the Radiša river valley, around 8 km from Bánovce nad Bebravou and 30 km from Trenčín.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Notable people Ľudovít Štúr, Slovak politician in the 19th century, leader of the Slovak national revival Alexander Dubček, Slovak politician in the second half of the 20th century Both were born in the same house - building of local school. Karl Sovanka, painter and sculptor János Fadrusz, sculptor, started to learn in the sculptor-school in Uhrovec
Twin towns — sister cities
Uhrovec is twinned with: Gilowice, Poland Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary Modrá, Czech Republic Slavičín, Czech Republic
References
External links
Municipal website