title: Miezgovce
text: # Miezgovce
  
  Miezgovce (Hungarian: Mézgás) is a village and municipality in Bánovce nad Bebravou District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
  
  ## History
  
  In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1389. The Bánovská parenica (the most famous cycling race in region) is regularly organized every year on the 6 September and it goes through this village. The competition is available for a high range of cyclists. It starts in the town Bánovce nad Bebravou.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The municipality lies at an altitude of 240 metres and covers an area of 8.750 km². It has a population of about 245 people.
  
  