Mošenik (pronounced [mɔʃɛˈniːk]) is a settlement northeast of Moravče in central Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the Municipality of Moravče in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Mošenik
Mošenik is located in Slovenia
Mošenik
Mošenik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°8′45.27″N 14°46′43.58″E / 46.1459083°N 14.7787722°E / 46.1459083; 14.7787722
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityMoravče
Area
 • Total1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi)
Elevation
389.5 m (1,277.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total63
[1]

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Mošenik was attested in historical sources as Moschznik in 1335, Moschtzenik in 1347, Moͤschnik in 1349, and Mosschanichk in 1392, among other spellings.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Moravče municipal site
  3. ^ "Mošenik". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved October 31, 2020.

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