Prapreče pri Straži (pronounced [ˈpɾaːpɾɛtʃɛ pɾi ˈstɾaːʒi]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Straža in southeastern Slovenia. It lies just south of Potok. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Prapreče pri Straži
Prapreče pri Gorenji Straži (1953–1988)
Prapreče pri Straži is located in Slovenia
Prapreče pri Straži
Prapreče pri Straži
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°46′27.73″N 15°6′19.54″E / 45.7743694°N 15.1054278°E / 45.7743694; 15.1054278
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityStraža
Area
 • Total1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi)
Elevation
179.9 m (590.2 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total124
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Name

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The name of the settlement was changed from Prapreče to Prapreče pri Gorenji Straži in 1953. The name was changed again to Prapreče pri Straži in 1988.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Straža municipal site
  3. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
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