Potok (pronounced [ˈpɔːtɔk]) is a small settlement on the left bank of the Kolpa River west of Fara in the Municipality of Kostel in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Potok
Potok is located in Slovenia
Potok
Potok
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°28′32.83″N 14°52′23.14″E / 45.4757861°N 14.8730944°E / 45.4757861; 14.8730944
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityKostel
Area
 • Total
0.17 km2 (0.07 sq mi)
Elevation
230.1 m (754.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
71
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Name

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The name of the settlement literally means 'creek, stream'. Warm Creek (Slovene: Topli potok), a tributary of the Kolpa River, flows through the village.

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