Brod v Podbočju (pronounced [ˈbɾóːt ʍ pɔdˈbóːtʃju]) is a small village on the left bank of the Krka River, opposite Podbočje in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]
Brod v Podbočju
Brod (until 1955) | |
|---|---|
  Brod v Podbočju Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°51′55.03″N 15°27′16.23″E / 45.8652861°N 15.4545083°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Lower Sava |
| Municipality | Krško |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 151.2 m (496.1 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 99 |
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Name
editThe name of the settlement was changed from Brod to Brod v Podbočju in 1955.[3]
Cultural heritage
editA wooden bridge from the early 20th century, made from oak beams, connects the village with the right bank of the river.[4]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Krško municipal site
- ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 17358
External links
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