- Gornja Lokvica
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Gornja Lokvica Location in Slovenia
Gornja LokvicaCoordinates: 45°40′16.08″N 15°16′44.45″E / 45.6711333°N 15.2790139°ECoordinates: 45°40′16.08″N 15°16′44.45″E / 45.6711333°N 15.2790139°E Country 
SloveniaTraditional region Bela Krajina, Lower Carniola Statistical region Jugovzhodna Slovenija Municipality Metlika Area - Total 4.27 km2 (1.6 sq mi) Elevation 277.7 m (911 ft) Population (2002) - Total 159 [1] Gornja Lokvica is a settlement to the northwest of Metlika in the Bela Krajina area of southeastern Slovenia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija statistical region.[2]
The local church is dedicated to John the Baptist and belongs to the Metlika parish. It was badly damaged during the Second World War and only the belfry and the sanctuary of the original building survive and are incorporated into the modern building.[3]
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Metlika Settlements Administrative centre: Metlika
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- Jugovzhodna Slovenija statistical region geography stubs
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