Smečice (pronounced [ˈsmeːtʃitsɛ]) is a small settlement in the hills west 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]
Smečice | |
|---|---|
  Smečice Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°57′46.82″N 15°22′48.79″E / 45.9630056°N 15.3802194°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Lower Sava |
| Municipality | Krško |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 338.5 m (1,110.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 32 |
| [1] | |
There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement. It is dedicated to the Holy Family and was built in the late 19th century.[3]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Krško municipal site
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 26786
External links
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