Braväcovo (until World War II Bravacovo; Hungarian: Baracka) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

The village arose in the 16th century as a settlement within Beňuš.

It was founded by German miners and Polish coalmakers.

In 1808 it was mentioned as a shepherds colony in the Horehronie Region.

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