Vanganel (pronounced [ʋaŋɡaˈneːu̯]; Italian: Vanganello) is a settlement in the City Municipality of Koper in the Littoral region of Slovenia.[3] At the end of 2020 it had 702 inhabitants.[4]

Vanganel
Vanganello
Vanganel is located in Slovenia
Vanganel
Vanganel
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°31′1.63″N 13°46′40.7″E / 45.5171194°N 13.777972°E / 45.5171194; 13.777972
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLittoral
Statistical regionCoastal–Karst
MunicipalityKoper
Area
 • Total
2.57 km2 (0.99 sq mi)
Elevation
33.9 m (111.2 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
702
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Geography

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Lake Vanganel

South of Vanganel there is a reservoir, Lake Vanganel (Slovene: Vanganelsko jezero).

Church

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A small church in the settlement is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and belongs to the Parish of Marezige.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  3. ^ Koper municipal site
  4. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  5. ^ "Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-06. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
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