Vrh pri Površju (pronounced [ˈʋəɾx pɾi pɔˈʋəɾʃju]) is a settlement west of Raka in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]
Vrh pri Površju | |
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Coordinates: 45°55′22.81″N 15°22′8.81″E / 45.9230028°N 15.3691139°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
Statistical region | Lower Sava |
Municipality | Krško |
Area | |
• Total | 0.53 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 199.7 m (655.2 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 31 |
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Name edit
The name of the settlement was changed from Vrh to Vrh pri Površju in 1953.[3]
Church edit
The local church is dedicated to Saint Agnes (Slovene: sveta Neža) and belongs to the Parish of Raka. It is a Baroque church, built in the 18th century. Its belfry was built in 1809.[4]
References edit
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Krško municipal site
- ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2211