Uhrovec

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 RadiÅ¡a 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 Å túr, 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