Laze pri Gorenjem Jezeru

Laze pri Gorenjem Jezeru (pronounced [ˈlaːzɛ pɾi ɡɔˈɾeːnjɛm ˈjeːzɛɾu], German: Laase[2]) is a small settlement next to Gorenje Jezero on the southern edge of Lake Cerknica in the Municipality of Cerknica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]

Laze pri Gorenjem Jezeru
Laze pri Gorenjem Jezeru is located in Slovenia
Laze pri Gorenjem Jezeru
Laze pri Gorenjem Jezeru
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°43′26.06″N 14°24′1.49″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityCerknica
Area
  Total13.23 km2 (5.11 sq mi)
Elevation
564.21 m (1,851.08 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total18
  Density1.4/km2 (3.5/sq mi)
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Laze to Laze pri Gorenjem Jezeru in 1953.[4]

Church

Saint Brice's Church

The local church west of the settlement is dedicated to St. Brice and belongs to the Parish of Stari Trg pri Ložu.[5]

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. 130.
  3. Cerknica municipal site
  4. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  5. Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website


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