Gornji Lakoš (pronounced [ˈɡoːɾnji ˈlaːkɔʃ]; Hungarian: Felsőlakos) is a village southwest of Lendava in the Prekmurje region of Slovenia.[2]
Gornji Lakoš
Felsőlakos | |
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Coordinates: 46°33′9″N 16°25′5″E / 46.55250°N 16.41806°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Traditional region | Prekmurje |
Statistical region | Mura |
Municipality | Lendava |
Area | |
• Total | 5.14 km2 (1.98 sq mi) |
Elevation | 161.1 m (528.5 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 438 |
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Name
editThe name Gornji Lakoš literally means 'upper Lakoš', contrasting with neighboring Dolnji Lakoš (literally, 'lower Lakoš'), which is about 1 meter (3 ft 3 in) lower in elevation. The Hungarian name Felsőlakos semantically corresponds to the Slovene name and also means 'upper Lakoš'.
Church
editThe local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Stephen and belongs to the Parish of Lendava.[3]
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