Podvin, Žalec

Podvin (pronounced [pɔˈdʋiːn]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Žalec in east-central Slovenia. It lies on Ložnica Creek north of Žalec. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Podvin
Podvin
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°15′26.58″N 15°9′52.58″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityŽalec
Area
 • Total0.39 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Elevation
258.1 m (846.8 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total345
[1]

History

Podvin became a separate settlement in 1991, when its territory was administratively separated from that of Gotovlje and Ložnica pri Žalcu.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Žalec municipal site
  3. Statistical office of the Republic of Slovenia: Naselje Podvin, Občina Žalec.


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