Žepovci (pronounced [ˈʒɛːpɔu̯tsi]) (German: Schöpfendorf[2]) is a village in the Municipality of Apače in northeastern Slovenia.[3]

Žepovci
Žepovci is located in Slovenia
Žepovci
Žepovci
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°41′32.14″N 15°52′5.47″E / 46.6922611°N 15.8681861°E / 46.6922611; 15.8681861
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionMura
MunicipalityApače
Area
 • Total
4.98 km2 (1.92 sq mi)
Elevation
223.6 m (733.6 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
357
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
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The village chapel with a belfry over its entrance is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was built in the second half of the 19th century, with the belfry rebuilt at a later date.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 4: Štajersko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1904. p. 260.
  3. ^ Apače municipal site
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 28318
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