Draženci (pronounced [ˈdɾaːʒɛntsi]) is a village in the Municipality of Hajdina in northeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Draženci
Draženci is located in Slovenia
Draženci
Draženci
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°23′27.47″N 15°50′34.69″E / 46.3909639°N 15.8429694°E / 46.3909639; 15.8429694
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityHajdina
Area
 • Total
2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation
230.3 m (755.6 ft)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total
516
 • Density179/km2 (460/sq mi)
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History

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In 2005, the settlement of Lancova Vas pri Ptuju—formerly part of neighboring Lancova Vas—was annexed by Draženci.[3]

Cultural heritage

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Archaeological sites near the settlement are associated with the nearby Roman town of Poetovio.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Draženci, Hajdina". Place Names. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ^ Hajdina municipal site
  3. ^ "Naselje Draženci". Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 6478
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