Blatno, Brežice

Blatno
Blatno
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°58′42.5″N 15°37′35.65″E / 45.978472°N 15.6265694°E / 45.978472; 15.6265694Coordinates: 45°58′42.5″N 15°37′35.65″E / 45.978472°N 15.6265694°E / 45.978472; 15.6265694
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Lower Sava
Municipality Brežice
Area
 • Total 3.51 km2 (1.36 sq mi)
Elevation 198.6 m (651.6 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 157
 • Density 45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Postal Code 8255
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Blatno (pronounced [ˈblaːtnɔ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Brežice in eastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Styria. It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Churches

There are two churches in the settlement. The first one is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew (Slovene: sveti Jernej) and belongs to the Parish of Pišece. It was built in 1693. The belfry dates to 1696.[3] Another church. The second one, built north of the settlement on the border with the territory of the neighbouring settlement of Piršenbreg, is dedicated to Saint Barbara. It also belongs to the Parish of Pišece. It was built in the 17th century.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Brežice municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3250
  4. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3251


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