Studence, Žalec

Studence (pronounced [stuˈdɛːntsɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Žalec in east-central Slovenia. It lies in the hills north of Žalec. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Studence
Studence
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°17′51.09″N 15°9′20.31″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityŽalec
Area
 • Total6.59 km2 (2.54 sq mi)
Elevation
432 m (1,417 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total479
[1]

Finds from Bezgec Cave (Slovene: Bezgečeva jama) near the settlement show evidence of Eneolithic settlement.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Žalec municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 10363


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