Drenik

Drenik (pronounced [ˈdɾeːnik]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Škofljica in central Slovenia. It lies in the hills east of Pijava Gorica. The entire municipality is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Drenik
Drenik is located in Slovenia
Drenik
Drenik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°56′52.09″N 14°35′26.59″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityŠkofljica
Area
  Total0.88 km2 (0.34 sq mi)
Elevation
364.5 m (1,195.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total50
[1]

Name

Drenik was attested in historical sources as Renn in 1321, Drenek in 1370, Dregkch in 1431, and Drëkg and Drenaw in 1436, among other spellings.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Škofljica municipal site
  3. "Drenik". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved May 18, 2021.


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