Zemelj

Zemelj
Zemelj

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°36′39.02″N 15°16′53.52″E / 45.6108389°N 15.2815333°E / 45.6108389; 15.2815333Coordinates: 45°36′39.02″N 15°16′53.52″E / 45.6108389°N 15.2815333°E / 45.6108389; 15.2815333
Country Slovenia
Traditional region White Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Metlika
Area
 • Total 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Elevation 145.3 m (476.7 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 64
[1]

Zemelj (pronounced [ˈzeːməl]) is a small settlement on the left bank of the Kolpa River in the Municipality of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

The local church, built outside the settlement to the south, is dedicated to Saint Helena and belongs to the Parish of Podzemelj. It was built in the 19th century.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Metlika municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2124

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