Banjšice

Banjšice (pronounced [ˈbaːnʃitsɛ]; Italian: Bainsizza or Bainsizza Santo Spirito) is a settlement in western Slovenia in the Municipality of Nova Gorica. It has a population of 264. It is located on the high Banjšice Plateau, overlooking the Soča Valley. It is made up of several hamlets, including Breg, Lohke, Ošlakarji, Mrcinje, Trušnje, Podlešče, Raven, Kuščarji, and Krvavec.[2]

Banjšice
Banjšice
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°3′10.64″N 13°42′40.87″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovenian Littoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityNova Gorica
Area
 • Total14.45 km2 (5.58 sq mi)
Elevation
670.9 m (2,201.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total264
[1]

The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to the Holy Spirit and belongs to the Diocese of Koper.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Nova Gorica municipal site
  3. Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008 Archived March 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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