Orehova vas

Orehova Vas (pronounced [ɔˈɾeːxɔʋa ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Orehova vas) is a settlement in the Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica in northeastern Slovenia. It lies on the edge of the flatlands on the right bank of the Drava River south of Maribor. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Orehova Vas
Orehova Vas
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°28′17.68″N 15°39′58.35″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityHoče–Slivnica
Area
 • Total2.71 km2 (1.05 sq mi)
Elevation
268 m (879 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total381
[1]

A chapel-shrine in the village dates to the early 20th century.[3]

The terminal building and much of the runway of Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport is located at Orehova Vas.[4]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Hoče–Slivnica municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 22234
  4. Maribor Airport site
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