Škocjan (pronounced [ˈʃkɔːtsjan]; Italian: San Canziano, San Canziano della Grotta) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Divača in the Littoral region of Slovenia. Nearby Škocjan Caves is named after the village.[2]

Škocjan
San Canziano della Grotta
Škocjan is located in Slovenia
Škocjan
Škocjan
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°39′52.03″N 13°59′36.91″E / 45.6644528°N 13.9935861°E / 45.6644528; 13.9935861
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLittoral
Statistical regionCoastal–Karst
MunicipalityDivača
Area
 • Total0.28 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Elevation
423.7 m (1,390.1 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7
 • Density25/km2 (65/sq mi)
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The local church is dedicated to Saint Cantianius and belongs to the parish of Rodik.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Divača municipal site
  3. ^ Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008 Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Rodik". Družina. Družina d.o.o. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
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