Krka, Ivančna Gorica

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Krka
Krka, Ivancna Gorica.jpg
Krka is located in Slovenia
Krka
Krka
Location in Slovenia
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Country Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Central Slovenia
Municipality Ivančna Gorica
Area
 • Total 1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi)
Elevation 285.5 m (936.7 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 230
[1]

Krka (pronounced [ˈkəɾːka]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica in central Slovenia. It lies near the source of the Krka River, from which it gets its name. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

The local parish church is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novo Mesto. It dates to the 12th century with numerous alterations over the centuries.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Ivančna Gorica municipal site
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