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Rovt, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec

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Country
  
Slovenia

Statistical region
  
Central Slovenia

Elevation
  
668 m

Local time
  
Thursday 1:21 PM

Traditional region
  
Upper Carniola

Municipality
  
Dobrova–Polhov Gradec

Area
  
213 ha

Population
  
59 (2002)

Rovt, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec

Weather
  
16°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 51% Humidity

Rovt ([ˈɾoːu̯t]) is a dispersed settlement in the hills west of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Contents

Map of Rovt, Slovenia

Name

The name Rovt is derived from the common noun rovt 'glade, clearing', referring to a meadow on cleared land in a hilly area. The Slovene word rovt is derived from Old High German rût 'clearing'. Like other places with similar names (e.g., Rovte, Rut), this name refers to a local geographical feature.

References

Rovt, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec Wikipedia