Vrhe (pronounced [ʋəɾˈxeː]) is a small settlement in the Gorjanci Mountains in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Vrhe
Vrhe pri Dolžu (until 1992)
Vrhe is located in Slovenia
Vrhe
Vrhe
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°45′12.76″N 15°14′47.02″E / 45.7535444°N 15.2463944°E / 45.7535444; 15.2463944
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityNovo Mesto
Area
 • Total1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Elevation
435.4 m (1,428.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total59
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Name

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The name of the settlement was changed from Vrhe pri Dolžu to Vrhe in 1992.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Novo Mesto municipal site
  3. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
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