Orehovlje, Miren-Kostanjevica

Orehovlje (pronounced [ɔˈɾeːxɔu̯ljɛ]; Italian: Raccogliano) is a settlement next to Miren in the Municipality of Miren-Kostanjevica in the Littoral region of Slovenia.[2]

Orehovlje
Orehovlje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°53′13.91″N 13°36′37.84″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLittoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityMiren-Kostanjevica
Area
 • Total1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi)
Elevation
48.1 m (157.8 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total494
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Augustine and belongs to the Parish of Miren.[3]

Locals enjoy swimming at the local weir, tending to their gardens and farming.


References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Miren-Kostanjevica municipal site
  3. Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008 Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine


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