Jakovica

Jakovica (pronounced [jaˈkɔːʋitsa], German: Jakobowitz[2]) is a small village west of Laze in the Municipality of Logatec in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]

Jakovica
Jakovica is located in Slovenia
Jakovica
Jakovica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′46.26″N 14°15′0.63″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityLogatec
Area
  Total8.95 km2 (3.46 sq mi)
Elevation
480.6 m (1,576.8 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total80
[1]

Church

St. Michael's Church in Jakovica

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Michael and belongs to the Parish of Planina. A small chapel, built at the source of an artesian spring believed to have healing properties, particularly for various eye diseases and disorders, is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.[4]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 128.
  3. Logatec municipal site
  4. Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website


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