Kobiljek (pronounced [kɔˈbiːljɛk]) is a former village in central Slovenia in the Municipality of Zagorje ob Savi. It is now part of the village of Borje.[1] It is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola and is now included in the Central Sava Statistical Region.
Kobiljek | |
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  Kobiljek Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°7′40″N 14°56′2″E / 46.12778°N 14.93389°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Sava |
| Municipality | Zagorje ob Savi |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
Geography
editKobiljek lies north of Borje, in a pass between Jablana Peak (Slovene: Jablanški vrh, elevation 902 meters or 2,959 feet) to the east and Pleše Hill (elevation 866 meters or 2,841 feet) to the northwest.[1] Kobiljek Hill (elevation 920 meters or 3,020 feet) rises to the southeast. It is accessible by a road from Jablana.
Name
editThe name Kobiljek is related to toponyms such as Kobilje and Koble, and it is derived from Slavic *kobyla 'mare'.[2]
History
editKobiljek was annexed by Borje in 1953, ending its existence as a separate settlement.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b Savnik, Roman (1976). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 3. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 451.
- ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 192.
- ^ Marinković, Dragan (1991). Abecedni spisak naselja u SFRJ. Promene u sastavu i nazivima naselja za period 1948–1990 (PDF). Belgrade: Savezni zavod za statistiku. pp. 7, 50.
- ^ Razširjeni seznam sprememb naselij: od 1948 do 1964: (poimenovanja, združevanja, odcepitve, pristavki, razglastive in ukinitve). Ljubljana: Zavod SR Slovenije za statistiko. 1965. p. 9.
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