Dolenja Vas pri Mirni Peči

Dolenja Vas pri Mirni Peči (pronounced [dɔˈlèːnja ˈʋáːs pɾi ˈmiːɾni ˈpɛːtʃi]) is a small village in the Municipality of Mirna Peč in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Dolenja Vas pri Mirni Peči
Dolenja Vas pri Mirni Peči is located in Slovenia
Dolenja Vas pri Mirni Peči
Dolenja Vas pri Mirni Peči
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′35.4″N 15°6′4.48″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityMirna Peč
Area
  Total2.69 km2 (1.04 sq mi)
Elevation
266.3 m (873.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total88
[1]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Dolenja vas to Dolenja vas pri Mirni Peči in 1953.[3]

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Dolenja Vas pri Mirni Peči include:

  • Alojzij Progar (1857–1918), sculptor

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Mirna Peč municipal site
  3. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
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