Skorno pri Šoštanju

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°22′31.97″N 15°0′49.16″E / 46.3755472°N 15.0136556°E / 46.3755472; 15.0136556Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionSavinjaMunicipalityŠoštanjArea
 • Total4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi)Elevation
508.6 m (1,668.6 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total345[1]

Skorno pri Šoštanju (pronounced [ˈskoːɾnɔ pɾi ˈʃoːʃtanju]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šoštanj in northern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Skorno to Skorno pri Šoštanju in 1952.[3]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Anthony the Hermit and belongs to the Parish of Šoštanj. It dates to the 16th century.[4]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Šoštanj municipal site
  3. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3431

External links

  • Skorno pri Šoštanju on Geopedia
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Settlements
Administrative seat: Šoštanj
The location of the Municipality of Šoštanj
Landmarks
  • Lake Družmir
  • Pusti Grad Castle
  • Topolšica Hospital
  • Topolšica Spa
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