Smolnik, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec

Smolnik
Smolnik is located in Slovenia
Smolnik
Smolnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°4′47.73″N 14°17′8.33″E / 46.0799250°N 14.2856472°E / 46.0799250; 14.2856472
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityDobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
 • Total3.62 km2 (1.40 sq mi)
Elevation
784.8 m (2,574.8 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total160
 • Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
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Smolnik (pronounced [ˈsmoːlnik] or [ˈsmoːu̯nik]) is a dispersed settlement in the hills northwest of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Name

Smolnik was first mentioned in written records in 1498 as Smollnick, Smulnick, and Smolnick. The name is derived from the Slovene word smola 'resin' and refers to a place where resin was gathered.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Dobrova–Polhov Gradec municipal site
  3. ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 384.


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