Rakitnik (pronounced [ɾaˈkiːtnik]; Italian: Rachiteni) is a village settlement south of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]
Rakitnik | |
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Coordinates: 45°44′50.29″N 14°11′42.61″E / 45.7473028°N 14.1951694°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Postojna |
Area | |
• Total | 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 522.4 m (1,713.9 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 159 |
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The Postojna Airfield, sometimes also referred to as the Rakitnik Airfield, a grass-covered sports airfield, is located just north of the settlement.[3]
Church
editThe local church is dedicated to the Betrothal of Mary and belongs to the Parish of Matenja Vas.[4]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Postojna municipal site
- ^ Postojna Airfield site Archived 2009-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Koper Diocese list of churches Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
External links
edit- Media related to Rakitnik at Wikimedia Commons
- Rakitnik on Geopedia