Brezovec pri Rogatcu (pronounced [ˈbɾeːzɔʋəts pɾi ɾɔˈɡaːtsu]) is a settlement west of the town of Rogatec in eastern Slovenia. The area traditionally belonged to the Styria region. It is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]
Brezovec pri Rogatcu | |
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  Brezovec pri Rogatcu Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°13′41.5″N 15°40′57.7″E / 46.228194°N 15.682694°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Savinja |
| Municipality | Rogatec |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 km2 (0.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 58 |
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Name edit
The name of the settlement was changed from Brezovec to Brezovec pri Rogatcu in 1953.[3]
Cultural heritage edit
There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement that contains a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. It was built in the early 20th century.[4]
References edit
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ "Rogatec municipal site". Archived from the original on 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 19090
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