Skorno pri Šoštanju (pronounced [ˈskoːɾnɔ pɾi ˈʃoːʃtanju]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šoštanj in northern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]
Skorno pri Šoštanju | |
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  Skorno pri Šoštanju Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°22′31.97″N 15°0′49.16″E / 46.3755472°N 15.0136556°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Savinja |
| Municipality | Šoštanj |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 508.6 m (1,668.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 345 |
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Name
editThe name of the settlement was changed from Skorno to Skorno pri Šoštanju in 1952.[3]
Church
editThe local church is dedicated to Saint Anthony the Hermit and belongs to the Parish of Šoštanj. It dates to the 16th century.[4]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Šoštanj municipal site
- ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3431
External links
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