Papeži (pronounced [ˈpaːpɛʒi]; German: Papesch[2]) is a small village in the Municipality of Osilnica in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]

Papeži
Village
Papeži is located in Slovenia
Papeži
Papeži
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°34′0.16″N 14°42′2.1″E / 45.5667111°N 14.700583°E / 45.5667111; 14.700583
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityOsilnica
Area
 • Total
0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi)
Elevation
366.1 m (1,201.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
16
[1]

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Michael and belongs to the parish of Osilnica. It dates to the 18th century.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 40.
  3. ^ Oslinica municipal site
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2096
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