Pivola (pronounced [ˈpiːʋɔla]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica in northeastern Slovenia. It lies on the eastern edge of the Pohorje Hills south of Maribor. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]
Pivola | |
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 Pivola | |
  Pivola Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°30′15.46″N 15°37′25.47″E / 46.5042944°N 15.6237417°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Drava |
| Municipality | Hoče–Slivnica |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 342.2 m (1,122.7 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 649 |
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The local church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Parish of Hoče. It was built in 1642.[3]
Hompoš Castle is a castle just north of the settlement. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to the 12th century and has had numerous rebuildings and adaptations over the centuries.[4]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Hoče–Slivnica municipal site
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3010
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 8944
External links
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Media related to Pivola at Wikimedia Commons- Pivola on Geopedia
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