Municipality of Hrastnik

The Municipality of Hrastnik (pronounced [ˈxɾaːstnik] (listen); Slovene: Občina Hrastnik) is a municipality in central Slovenia. The seat of the municipality is the town of Hrastnik. The area is part of the traditional Styria region. The entire municipality is now included in the Central Sava Statistical Region.

Municipality of Hrastnik

Občina Hrastnik
Municipality
Coat of arms
Location of the Municipality of Hrastnik in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°08′N 15°06′E
Country Slovenia
Government
 • MayorMiran Jerič
Area
 • Total58.6 km2 (22.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)[1]
 • Total10,121
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
Websitewww.hrastnik.si

Located in the valley of a minor left bank tributary of the Sava River, the area is known for its rich deposits of coal. Coal mining began in the area in 1804. Surrounding peaks include Mount Kum (1220 m), Mount Mrzlica (1122 m), and Kopitnik Hill (910 m). The area around Kopitnik is protected as a nature reserve. Species such as the capercaillie and chamois run wild in the surrounding forests.[2]

Settlements

In addition to the municipal seat of Hrastnik, the municipality also includes the following settlements:

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, 2002 census
  2. Hrastnik municipal site


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