Horovce (Hungarian: Horóc) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1259.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 249 metres (817 ft) and covers an area of 5.35 km2 (2.07 sq mi) (2025).
Population
It has a population of 941 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 840 people by ethnicity 817 as Slovak, 23 as Not found out, 2 as German, 1 as Czech and 1 as Romanian.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
In year 2021 was 840 people by religion 727 from Roman Catholic Church, 69 from None, 23 from Not found out, 10 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Islam, 1 from Other and 1 from Greek Catholic Church.
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)