Uhrovec
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| Uhrovec | |
| Village | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
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| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Bánovce nad Bebravou |
| Elevation | 258 m (846 ft) |
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| Area | 22.948 km² (8.86 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,458 (2005) |
| Density | 64 /km² (166 /sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1258 |
| Postal code | 956 41 |
| Area code | +421-38 |
| Car plate | BN |
   Location of Uhrovec in Slovakia
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  Location of Uhrovec in the Trenčín Region
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| Website: www.uhrovec.sk | |
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Uhrovec is a village and municipality in the Bánovce nad Bebravou District of the Trenčín Region of Slovakia.
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[edit] History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1258.
[edit] Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 258 metres and covers an area of 22.95km². It has a population of 1478 people. It lies in the Strážovské vrchy mountains, in the Radiša river valley, around 8 km from Bánovce nad Bebravou and 30 km from Trenčín
[edit] Famous 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
Interestingly enough, both were born in the same house - building of local school.
- János Fadrusz, sculptor, started to learn in the sculptor-school in Uhrovec
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Municipal website (Slovak)
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