Rovišče pri Studencu

Rovišče pri Studencu (pronounced [ɾɔˈʋiːʃtʃɛ pɾi stuˈdɛːntsu]) is a nucleated settlement in the Municipality of Sevnica in central Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Rovišče pri Studencu
Rovišče pri Studencu
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°57′23.8″N 15°21′16.21″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalitySevnica
Area
  Total1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Elevation
307.7 m (1,009.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total154
[1]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Rovišče to Rovišče pri Studencu in 1955.[3]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Ulrich (Slovene: sveti Urh) and belongs to the Parish of Studenec. It dates to the 17th century.[4]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Sevnica municipal site
  3. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. "EŠD 2363". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
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