Malence

Malence
Malence

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°51′29.85″N 15°24′0.85″E / 45.8582917°N 15.4002361°E / 45.8582917; 15.4002361Coordinates: 45°51′29.85″N 15°24′0.85″E / 45.8582917°N 15.4002361°E / 45.8582917; 15.4002361
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Lower Sava
Municipality Kostanjevica na Krki
Area
 • Total 3.64 km2 (1.41 sq mi)
Elevation 151.7 m (497.7 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 59
[1]

Malence (pronounced [ˈmaːlɛntsɛ]) is a settlement on the left bank of the Krka River in the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki in eastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

There is a memorial to 25 locals from Kostanjevica that were executed on the spot on 21 October 1943 by German forces during World War II.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Kostanjevica na Krki municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 5755


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