Bistrica ob Dravi

Bistrica ob Dravi (pronounced [ˈbiːstɾitsa ɔb ˈdɾaːʋi]) is a settlement on the right bank of the Drava River in the Municipality of Ruše in northeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Bistrica ob Dravi
Bistrica ob Dravi
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°33′13.95″N 15°33′4.13″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityRuše
Area
  Total2.46 km2 (0.95 sq mi)
Elevation
296.4 m (972.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total1,348
[1]

History

Bistrica ob Dravi was created as a settlement in 1992 by merging the former settlements of Bistrica pri Limbušu and Bistrica pri Rušah.[3]

Cultural heritage

The village chapel-shrine dates to the late 19th century.[4]

References

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