Drenovec pri Leskovcu

Drenovec pri Leskovcu (pronounced [ˈdɾeːnɔʋəts pɾi lɛˈskoːu̯tsu]) is a small settlement west of Leskovec pri Krškem 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]

Drenovec pri Leskovcu
Drenovec pri Leskovcu is located in Slovenia
Drenovec pri Leskovcu
Drenovec pri Leskovcu
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°56′30.27″N 15°24′52.23″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
  Total0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Elevation
218.4 m (716.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total35
[1]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Drenovec to Drenovec pri Leskovcu in 1953.[3]

Cultural heritage

A Roman burial ground has been excavated near the settlement.[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 16509
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