Zaloka

Zaloka (pronounced [ˈzaːlɔka]) is a village in the Municipality of Šentrupert in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Zaloka
The village of Zaloka, with St. Agnes's Church
The village of Zaloka, with St. Agnes's Church
Zaloka is located in Slovenia
Zaloka
Zaloka
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°59′48.3″N 15°2′18.01″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityŠentrupert
Area
 • Total2.96 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Elevation
544.6 m (1,786.7 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total44
 • Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Agnes (Slovene: sveta Neža) and belongs to the Parish of Šentrupert. It dates to the 16th century.[3]

References
  1. "Zaloka, Šentrupert". Place Names. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  2. Šentrupert municipal site
  3. "EŠD 2481". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
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