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Butoraj

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Country
  
Slovenia

Statistical region
  
Southeast Slovenia

Elevation
  
194 m

Local time
  
Tuesday 6:20 PM

Traditional region
  
White Carniola

Municipality
  
Črnomelj

Area
  
214 ha

Population
  
117 (2002)

Butoraj

Weather
  
9°C, Wind NE at 10 km/h, 58% Humidity

Butoraj ([buˈtoːɾai̯]; German: Wutarei) is a settlement in the hills south of Črnomelj in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

Map of 8340 Butoraj, Slovenia

The local church, built on a small hill southeast of the village, is dedicated to Saint Mark and belongs to the Parish of Črnomelj. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1526, but was thoroughly restyled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. The main altar dates to 1894.

References

Butoraj Wikipedia