Veliko Širje

Veliko Širje (pronounced [ˈʋeːlikɔ ˈʃiːɾjɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Laško in eastern Slovenia. It lies in hills above the right bank of the Savinja River north of Zidani Most. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Veliko Širje
Postcard of Veliko Širje
Postcard of Veliko Širje
Veliko Širje is located in Slovenia
Veliko Širje
Veliko Širje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°5′45.36″N 15°11′14.64″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityLaško
Area
 • Total6.23 km2 (2.41 sq mi)
Elevation
364.7 m (1,196.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total259
[1]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Laško municipal site


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