Oševljek
Oševljek (pronounced [ɔˈʃeːu̯ljɛk]) is a settlement southeast of Renče in the Municipality of Renče–Vogrsko in the Littoral region of Slovenia.[2] In 2002, Oševljek had a population of 187.
Oševljek | |
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  Oševljek Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°52′50.29″N 13°41′43.13″E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Renče–Vogrsko |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 68.8 m (225.7 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 187 |
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Name
The name Oševljek (locally: Oševk) is derived from *olьševikъ 'alder woods', referring to the local vegetation. Related names include Olševek, Oševek, and Viševek (reshaped through folk etymology).[3]
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- Renče–Vogrsko municipal site
- Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 291.
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