Ardro pri Raki (pronounced [ˈaːɾdɾɔ pɾi ˈɾaːki]) is a small settlement east 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]

Ardro pri Raki
Ardro (until 1953)
Ardro pri Raki is located in Slovenia
Ardro pri Raki
Ardro pri Raki
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°55′47.7″N 15°23′59″E / 45.929917°N 15.39972°E / 45.929917; 15.39972
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
 • Total1.28 km2 (0.49 sq mi)
Elevation
219.6 m (720.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total80
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Name

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Ardro pri Raki was attested in historical sources as Redern in 1420 and Reder in 1433.[3] The name of the settlement was changed from Ardro to Ardro pri Raki in 1953.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Krško municipal site
  3. ^ "Ardro pri Raki". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
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