Gabrk, Škofja Loka

Gabrk (pronounced [ˈɡaːbəɾk]) is a small village on the left bank of the Poljane Sora River in the Municipality of Škofja Loka in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Gabrk
Gabrk is located in Slovenia
Gabrk
Gabrk
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°8′9.61″N 14°14′50.14″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityŠkofja Loka
Area
  Total1.52 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Elevation
376.3 m (1,234.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total97
[1]

Name

Gabrk was attested in historical sources as Gabrich in 1286, Gaberch in 1296, Gabriach circa 1400, and Gaberkch in 1414.[2][3] The name comes from the common noun *gabrik 'hornbeam forest' (from gaber 'hornbeam'), referring to the local vegetation.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. "Slovenska historična topografija". Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  3. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 137.


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