Hriňová (; ; ) is a town in the Detva District of central Slovakia.
Etymology The name is derived from a dialect word for horseradish. - a horseradish, dialect: hriň (noun), hriňová (fem. adjective).
Geography The town is located on the Slatina river, under the Poľana mountains. It is located app. from Detva and from Zvolen. A dam is located above the town.
Geography
History At first, the town was a part of Detva municipality, which arose in the 17th century. In 1891, Hriňová became a separate municipality from Detva. It has town status since 1 January 1989.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1763-1934 (parish B)
External links Municipal website Surnames of living people in Hrinova