Hočevje (pronounced [xɔˈtʃeːu̯jɛ]) is a village in the Municipality of Dobrepolje in Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Hočevje
Hočevje is located in Slovenia
Hočevje
Hočevje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′14.86″N 14°45′8.72″E / 45.8707944°N 14.7524222°E / 45.8707944; 14.7524222
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityDobrepolje
Area
 • Total
8.55 km2 (3.30 sq mi)
Elevation
472.9 m (1,551.5 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
158
 • Density18/km2 (48/sq mi)
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The local church is dedicated to Saint Joseph and belongs to the parish of Dobrepolje–Videm. It was built in the 17th century.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Dobrepolje municipal site
  3. ^ "EŠD 1759". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
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