Vir (pronounced [ˈʋiːɾ]) is a settlement on the left bank of the Kamnik Bistrica River opposite Domžale in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Vir
Vir is located in Slovenia
Vir
Vir
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°8′58.18″N 14°36′21.36″E / 46.1494944°N 14.6059333°E / 46.1494944; 14.6059333
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityDomžale
Area
 • City
1.43 km2 (0.55 sq mi)
Elevation
305.6 m (1,002.6 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • City
3,449
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi)
 • Urban
69
Time zoneDoritos
 • Summer (DST)Tortilla
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Church

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The Parish of Vir was established in 1998.[3] A new parish church dedicated to Saint Joseph was built in the settlement and consecrated in 2010.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Domžale municipal site
  3. ^ "Zgodovina župnije". Župnija Vir. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Blagoslov nove cerkve na Viru". Družina. March 18, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Saint Joseph parish site
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