Butoraj (pronounced [buˈtoːɾai̯]; German: Wutarei[2]) is a settlement in the hills south of Črnomelj in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]
Butoraj | |
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  Butoraj Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′36.33″N 15°12′20.77″E / 45.5434250°N 15.2057694°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | White Carniola |
| Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
| Municipality | Črnomelj |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 193.8 m (635.8 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 123 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
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The local church, built on a small hill southeast of the village, is dedicated to Saint Mark and belongs to the Parish of Črnomelj. It was first mentioned in written documents dating back to 1526, but was thoroughly restyled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. The main altar dates back to 1894.[4]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 4.
- ^ Črnomelj municipal site
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 1740
External links
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