Makole

Makole (pronounced [ˈmaːkɔlɛ]) is a settlement in northeastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Makole. It lies in the Dravinja Valley. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1375 and was also granted market rights.[2]

Makole
Saint Andrew's Church
Makole
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°19′02.50″N 15°40′00.80″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityMakole
Area
 • Total1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Elevation
250.0 m (820.2 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total221

Landmarks

The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Andrew and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. It is a Gothic building that was first mentioned in 1441. In the 18th century, it was restyled in the Baroque.[3]

References
  1. "Naselje Makole". Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  2. Makole municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3130
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