Pohorje, Cirkulane

Pohorje (pronounced [ˈpóːxɔɾjɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Cirkulane in the Haloze area of eastern Slovenia. It lies in the hills south of Cirkulane, on the border with Croatia. The area traditionally belonged to the Styria region. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Pohorje
Pohorje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°19′21.67″N 15°59′14.52″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityCirkulane
Area
 • Total1.61 km2 (0.62 sq mi)
Elevation
298.4 m (979.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total78
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Elisabeth of Hungary and belongs to the Parish of Cirkulane. It was built in 1673.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Cirkulane municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 2861


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