Žarnovica (; ; ) is a town and municipality in the Žarnovica District, Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia. The town is situated in the Hron river valley. It has a population of around 6,000 people.
History The first written mention about Žarnovica is dated to 1332.
Geography It is located in the Žiar Basin in central Slovakia, on the Hron River, between Vtáčnik and Štiavnické vrchy mountain ranges.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Sport Speedway Žarnovica is a motorcycle speedway venue in the centre of the town. It hosts major international events.
References
External links Municipal website