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Brekovice

Coordinates: 46°1′46.04″N 14°7′7.52″E / 46.0294556°N 14.1187556°E / 46.0294556; 14.1187556
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Brekovice
Brekovice is located in Slovenia
Brekovice
Brekovice
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°1′46.04″N 14°7′7.52″E / 46.0294556°N 14.1187556°E / 46.0294556; 14.1187556
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityŽiri
Area
 • Total1.96 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Elevation
492.8 m (1,616.8 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total61
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Brekovice (pronounced [ˈbɾeːkɔʋitsɛ]) is a small dispersed settlement south of Žiri in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Name

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Brekovice was attested in written sources as Wreqniz in 1265, Workhobitz in 1453, and Wrekobtzi in 1500.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Žiri municipal site
  3. ^ "Brekovice". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
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