Jakovica (pronounced [jaˈkɔːʋitsa], German: Jakobowitz[2]) is a small village west of Laze in the Municipality of Logatec in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]
Jakovica | |
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  Jakovica Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°51′46.26″N 14°15′0.63″E / 45.8628500°N 14.2501750°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Logatec |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.95 km2 (3.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 480.6 m (1,576.8 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 80 |
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Church
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The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Michael and belongs to the Parish of Planina. A small chapel, built at the source of an artesian spring believed to have healing properties, particularly for various eye diseases and disorders, is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.[4]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 128.
- ^ Logatec municipal site
- ^ Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website
External links
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Media related to Jakovica at Wikimedia Commons- Jakovica on Geopedia
- Jakovica on Google Maps (map, photographs, street view)
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