Selce pri Leskovcu (pronounced [ˈseːu̯tsɛ pɾi lɛˈskoːu̯tsu]) is a small settlement west of Leskovec pri Krškem in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Selce pri Leskovcu
Selce (until 1953)
Selce pri Leskovcu is located in Slovenia
Selce pri Leskovcu
Selce pri Leskovcu
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°56′43.69″N 15°27′6.53″E / 45.9454694°N 15.4518139°E / 45.9454694; 15.4518139
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
 • Total
0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi)
Elevation
203.5 m (667.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
43
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Name

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The name of the settlement was changed from Selce to Selce pri Leskovcu in 1953.[3]

Cultural heritage

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There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was built in the early 20th century.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Krško municipal site
  3. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 22285
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