Velika Vas (pronounced [ˈʋeːlika ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Velika vas, German: Großdorf[2]) is a settlement in the hills above the left bank of the Sava River in the Municipality 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 in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]
Velika Vas | |
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  Velika Vas Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°6′18.2″N 14°44′6.77″E / 46.105056°N 14.7352139°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Moravče |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 km2 (1.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 510.1 m (1,673.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 53 |
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Name
editThe name Velika vas literally means 'big village'. Velika Vas was attested in historical sources as Michilndorff in 1178, Michildorf in 1344, and Mycheldorf (cf. Middle High German michel 'big', dorf 'village') in 1384, among other spellings.[4]
History
editVelika Vas was already considered a separate village in the 19th century.[2] Following administrative changes, Velika Vas was again made a separate village in 1953, when it was formed from the territory of Sveti Miklavž.[5]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 22.
- ^ Moravče municipal site
- ^ "Velika Vas". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ Topole, Maja (2003). Geografija občine Moravče. Ljubljana: Založba ZRC. p. 195.
External links
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