Banjšice (pronounced [ˈbaːnʃitsɛ]; Italian: Bainsizza or Bainsizza Santo Spirito) is a settlement in western Slovenia in the Municipality of Nova Gorica. It has a population of 264. It is located on the high Banjšice Plateau, overlooking the Soča Valley. It is made up of several hamlets, including Breg, Lohke, Ošlakarji, Mrcinje, Trušnje, Podlešče, Raven, Kuščarji, and Krvavec.[2]

Banjšice
Banjšice is located in Slovenia
Banjšice
Banjšice
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°3′10.64″N 13°42′40.87″E / 46.0529556°N 13.7113528°E / 46.0529556; 13.7113528
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovenian Littoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityNova Gorica
Area
 • Total
14.45 km2 (5.58 sq mi)
Elevation
670.9 m (2,201.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
264
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The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to the Holy Spirit and belongs to the Diocese of Koper.[3]

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