Godovič
| Godovič | |
|---|---|
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  Godovič Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°57′52.4″N 14°4′52.33″E / 45.964556°N 14.0812028°ECoordinates: 45°57′52.4″N 14°4′52.33″E / 45.964556°N 14.0812028°E | |
| Country |
 Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Idrija |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.13 km2 (5.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 580.4 m (1,904.2 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 656 |
| [1] | |
Godovič (pronounced [ɡɔdɔˈʋiːtʃ] or [ɡɔdɔˈʋitʃ]) is a settlement in the hills southeast of Idrija in the traditional Littoral region of Slovenia.[2]
Name
The name Godovič is based on a personal name with the root *god- (e.g., *Godislavъ, *Godimirъ, etc.), probably referring to something good or favorable. It is related to place names such as Godič, Godemarci, and Godeninci.[3] Locally, the name of the settlement has a mobile accent, pronounced [ɡɔˈdɔːvitʃ], genitive [ɡɔdɔˈviːtʃa].[4]
Church
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Urban and belongs to the Diocese of Koper.[5]
References
- ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ↑ Idrija municipal site
- ↑ Snoj, Marko. 2009. Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, p. 142.
- ↑ Jakopin, Franc, et al. 1985. Slovenska krajevna imena. Ljubljana: Cankarjeva založba, p. 79.
- ↑ Koper Diocese list of churches
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