Gornji Rogatec (pronounced [ˈɡoːɾnji ɾɔˈɡaːtəts]) is a small village in the Municipality of Grosuplje in central Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Gornji Rogatec
Gornji Rogatec is located in Slovenia
Gornji Rogatec
Gornji Rogatec
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°55′1.48″N 14°36′16.59″E / 45.9170778°N 14.6046083°E / 45.9170778; 14.6046083
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityGrosuplje
Area
 • Total
0.77 km2 (0.30 sq mi)
Elevation
407.3 m (1,336.3 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
25
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Name

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The name of the settlement was changed from Rogatec to Gornji Rogatec in 1955.[3]

Church

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Saint Martin's Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Parish of Št. Jurij pri Grosupljem. It was originally a Gothic building that was restyled in the 19th century.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Grosuplje municipal site
  3. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. ^ "EŠD 2461". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
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