Gabrnik, Juršinci

Gabrnik (pronounced [ˈɡaːbəɾnik]) is a settlement on the edge of the Slovene Hills (Slovene: Slovenske gorice) in the Municipality of Juršinci in northeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Gabrnik
Gabrnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°28′17.09″N 15°57′18.58″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityJuršinci
Area
 • Total3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Elevation
221.3 m (726.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total244
[1]

The local chapel-shrine with a belfry in the southern part of the settlement was built in the early 20th century.[3]

Gabrnik is the home village of Dejan Zavec, the only Slovenian boxer ever to hold a world boxing champion title.

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Juršinci municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 19871


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