Mihovo

Mihovo (pronounced [ˈmiːxɔʋɔ]) is a settlement in the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. Its territory extends southwards right to the border with Croatia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Mihovo
Mihovo is located in Slovenia
Mihovo
Mihovo
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°48′15.68″N 15°19′39.62″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityŠentjernej
Area
 • Total4.61 km2 (1.78 sq mi)
Elevation
326.1 m (1,069.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total99
[1]

Archaeological finds at a site close to the village have shown continuous occupation of the area with artefacts from the neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman period, and early Medieval period.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Šentjernej municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 458


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