Studenec (pronounced [stuˈdɛːnəts]; in older sources also Prudorf[2] or Prudof,[3] German: Brunndorf[2]) is a small settlement west of Trebnje in eastern Slovenia. The Municipality of Trebnje is included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. The entire area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola.[4]

Studenec
Studenec is located in Slovenia
Studenec
Studenec
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°54′48.7″N 14°59′55.33″E / 45.913528°N 14.9987028°E / 45.913528; 14.9987028
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityTrebnje
Area
 • Total0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi)
Elevation
293.1 m (961.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total78
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History

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The area was settled by German colonists in the 14th century and named Brunndorf (literally, 'spring village') because of the many springs in the area.[5] Locally, the settlement is still known as Prudof.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 166.
  3. ^ Krajevni leksikon Dravske Banovine. 1937. Ljubljana: Zveza za tujski promet za Slovenijo, p. 493.
  4. ^ Trebnje municipal site
  5. ^ a b Savnik, Roman (1971). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 623.
  6. ^ Jakopin, Franc; Korošec, Tomo; Logar, Tine; Rigler, Jakob; Savnik, Roman; Suhadolnik, Stane (1985). Slovenska krajevna imena. Ljubljana: Cankarjeva založba. p. 280.
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