Bakovnik (pronounced [ˈbaːkɔu̯nik], German: Bakounik[1][2]) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Kamnik in central Slovenia. It is now part of the town of Kamnik. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.
Bakovnik | |
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  Bakovnik Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°12′33″N 14°35′59″E / 46.20917°N 14.59972°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Kamnik |
| Elevation | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
Geography edit
Bakovnik lies south of Kamnik, between Duplica and Perovo, above the right bank of the Kamnik Bistrica River.
History edit
Bakovnik was annexed by Kamnik in 1934, ending its existence as an independent settlement.[3][4] Bakovnik quickly urbanized after its annexation and lost its original agricultural character.[5]
References edit
- ^ Special-Orts-Repertorium von Krain. Vienna: Alfred Hölder. 1884. p. 139.
- ^ Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung, no. 141. November 24, 1849, p. 19.
- ^ Krajevni leksikon Dravske Banovine. 1937. Ljubljana: Zveza za tujski promet za Slovenijo, p. 184.
- ^ Savnik, Roman (1971). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 179.
- ^ Klemenčič, Viktor (1953). "Urbanizacija okolice Kamnika". Geografski vestnik. 25: 73–92.
External links edit
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