title: Horovce, Púchov District
text: # Horovce, Púchov District
  
  Horovce (Hungarian: Horóc) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
  
  ## 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)
  