Brod v Podbočju

Brod v Podbočju (pronounced [ˈbɾóːt ʍ pɔdˈbóːtʃju]) is a small village on the left bank of the Krka River, opposite Podbočje in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Brod v Podbočju
Brod v Podbočju is located in Slovenia
Brod v Podbočju
Brod v Podbočju
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′55.03″N 15°27′16.23″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
  Total0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation
151.2 m (496.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total99
[1]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Brod to Brod v Podbočju in 1955.[3]

Cultural heritage

A wooden bridge from the early 20th century, made from oak beams, connects the village with the right bank of the river.[4]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Krško municipal site
  3. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 17358
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