Mačkovec pri Suhorju (pronounced [matʃˈkɔːʋəts pɾi ˈsuːxɔɾju] or [matʃˈkoː-]) is a small settlement in the foothills of the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. It is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Mačkovec pri Suhorju
Mačkovec pri Suhorju is located in Slovenia
Mačkovec pri Suhorju
Mačkovec pri Suhorju
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°42′23.04″N 15°14′35.17″E / 45.7064000°N 15.2431028°E / 45.7064000; 15.2431028
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionWhite Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityMetlika
Area
 • Total0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Elevation
503.4 m (1,651.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total8
[1]

Name edit

The name of the settlement was changed from Mačkovec to Mačkovec pri Suhorju in 1955.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Metlika municipal site
  3. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.

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