Gaberje, Ajdovščina
| Gaberje Gabrje (until 1987) | |
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  Gaberje Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°50′20.44″N 13°53′9.76″E / 45.8390111°N 13.8860444°ECoordinates: 45°50′20.44″N 13°53′9.76″E / 45.8390111°N 13.8860444°E | |
| Country |
 Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Ajdovščina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.59 km2 (1.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 191.3 m (627.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 151 |
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Gaberje (pronounced [ˈɡaːbɛɾjɛ]) is a village in the hills south of the Vipava Valley in the Municipality of Ajdovščina in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1367.[2]
Name
The name of the settlement was changed from Gabrje to Gaberje in 1987.[3]
Church
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Koper Diocese.[4] Its door casing bears the date 1670, which is the date of extension and renovation of a much older church on the site.
References
- ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ↑ Ajdovščina municipal site
- ↑ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- ↑ Koper Diocese list of churches
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