Hrastovec pod Bočem

Hrastovec pod Bočem (pronounced [ˈxɾaːstɔʋəts pɔd ˈboːtʃɛm]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Poljčane in northeastern Slovenia. It lies in the foothills of Mount Boč above the right bank of the Dravinja River. 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]

Hrastovec pod Bočem

Hrastovec (until 1998)
Hrastovec pod Bočem
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°17′44.32″N 15°39′9.09″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityPoljčane
Area
 • Total5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi)
Elevation
415.4 m (1,362.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total97
[1]

Name

The settlement was formerly simply named Hrastovec but it was renamed Hrastovec pod Bočem in 1998.[3]

Cultural heritage

A small chapel in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Barbara, patron saint of miners, and was built in 1813 near the Kleče Mine.[4]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Poljčane municipal site
  3. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Hrastovec pod Bočem.
  4. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 20196


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