Urban Municipality of Velenje

The Urban Municipality of Velenje (pronounced [ʋɛˈlɛːnjɛ]; Slovene: Mestna občina Velenje) is one of twelve urban unicipalities of Slovenia. It lies in eastern Slovenia and was established in 1994. Its seat is the town of Velenje. The area traditionally belongs to the region of Styria and has been included in the Savinja Statistical Region since 1995.

Urban Municipality of Velenje
Mestna občina Velenje
Coat-of-arms of the Urban Municipality of Velenje
Location of the Urban Municipality of Velenje in Slovenia
Location of the Urban Municipality of Velenje in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°22′N 15°8′E / 46.367°N 15.133°E / 46.367; 15.133
Country Slovenia
Government
 • MayorPeter Dermol (acting)[1]
Area
 • Total83.5 km2 (32.2 sq mi)
Population
 (July 1, 2018)[2]
 • Total32,959
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
Websitewww.velenje.si Edit this at Wikidata

Settlements

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Villages in the municipality

In addition to the municipal seat of Velenje, the municipality also includes the following settlements:

References

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  1. ^ "Podžupan Peter Dermol v začasnem opravljanju funkcije župana". Mestna občina Velenje. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Občina Velenje". Statistični urad Republike Slovenije.
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