Male Vodenice

Male Vodenice
Male Vodenice Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°49′27.47″N 15°23′43.29″E / 45.8242972°N 15.3953583°E / 45.8242972; 15.3953583Coordinates: 45°49′27.47″N 15°23′43.29″E / 45.8242972°N 15.3953583°E / 45.8242972; 15.3953583
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Spodnjeposavska
Municipality	Kostanjevica na Krki
Area
– Total	5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Elevation	387.4 m (1,271 ft)
Population (2002)
– Total	33
[1]

Male Vodenice is a settlement in the Gorjanci hills in the Kostanjevica na Krki municipality in eastern Slovenia. Its territory extends right to the border with Croatia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Spodnjeposavska statistical region.^[2]

The local church, built on a hill to the east of the main settlement, is dedicated to the Saint Mary and belongs to the Kostanjevica na Krki parish. It is a 14th century Gothic building with a belfry. Its main and side altars date to the 18th century.^[3]

References

1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
2. ^ Kostanjevica na Krki Municiaplity site
3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 1912

External links

• Male Vodenice on Geopedia