Blodnik (pronounced [ˈbloːdnik]) is a small dispersed settlement east of Trojane in central Slovenia. It lies within the Municipality of Zagorje ob Savi. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Central Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Blodnik
Blodnik is located in Slovenia
Blodnik
Blodnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°11′30.13″N 14°54′45.65″E / 46.1917028°N 14.9126806°E / 46.1917028; 14.9126806
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Sava
MunicipalityZagorje ob Savi
Area
 • Total
0.91 km2 (0.35 sq mi)
Elevation
636.7 m (2,088.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
25
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Name

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Blodnik was attested in written sources as Vbludnizi in 1571.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Zagorje ob Savi municipal site Archived 2012-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Blodnik". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
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