Country Slovenia Statistical region Southeast Slovenia Area 94 ha Municipality Mirna Peč | Traditional region Lower Carniola Elevation 290 m Population 73 (2002) | |
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Šentjurij na Dolenjskem ([ʃɛnˈtjuːɾii̯ na dɔˈleːnskɛm]) is a village in the Municipality of Mirna Peč in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.
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Map of 8216 %C5%A0entjurij na Dolenjskem, Slovenia
Name
The name of the settlement was changed from Šent Jurij to Šentjurij na Dolenjskem in 1955.
Church
The local church from which the settlement gets its name is dedicated to Saint George (Slovene: sveti Jurij) and belongs to the Parish of Mirna Peč. It dates to the late 16th century with some later adaptations.
Notable people
Notable people that were born or lived in Šentjurij na Dolenjskem include:
References
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