Srobotnik ob Kolpi (pronounced [sɾɔbɔˈtniːk ɔp ˈkoːlpi]) is a small settlement on the left bank of the Kolpa River in the 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]

Srobotnik ob Kolpi
Srobotnik ob Kolpi is located in Slovenia
Srobotnik ob Kolpi
Srobotnik ob Kolpi
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°30′10.93″N 14°47′55.73″E / 45.5030361°N 14.7988139°E / 45.5030361; 14.7988139
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityKostel
Area
 • Total2.77 km2 (1.07 sq mi)
Elevation
267.3 m (877.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total0
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Name

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The name of the settlement was changed from Srobotnik to Srobotnik ob Kolpi in 1953.[3]

Church

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The local church, built on a small promontory above the Kolpa River west of the settlement, is dedicated to Saint Anne. It dates to the 19th century.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Kostel 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 2097
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