Municipality of Veržej

The Municipality of Veržej (pronounced [ʋɛɾˈʒeːi̯]; Slovene: Občina Veržej) is a small municipality in northeastern Slovenia. The seat of the municipality is the town of Veržej. It lies on the right bank of the Mura River. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Mura Statistical Region. It is known for fields of white narcisi that bloom in the area in springtime.[2]

Municipality of Veržej

Občina Veržej
Coat of arms
Location of the Municipality of Veržej in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°35′N 16°10′E
Country Slovenia
Government
  MayorSlavko Petovar
Area
  Total12.0 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)[1]
  Total1,354
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
Websitewww.verzej.si

Settlements

In addition to the municipal seat of Veržej, the municipality also includes the settlements of Banovci and Bunčani.

References

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