Razpotje, Idrija
| Razpotje | |
|---|---|
  Razpotje Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°0′36.80″N 14°0′1.32″E / 46.0102222°N 14.0003667°ECoordinates: 46°0′36.80″N 14°0′1.32″E / 46.0102222°N 14.0003667°E | |
| Country |
 Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Idrija |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 70 |
Razpotje (pronounced [ˈɾaːspɔtjɛ]) south of Srednja Kanomlja in the Municipality of Idrija, Slovenia.[3] It is a popular excursion destination.[2]
Name
The name Razpotje literally means 'crossroads'; routes to Srednja Kanomlja, Idrija, and various hamlets meet in the village. The village was formerly known as Kanomeljsko Razpotje (literally, 'Kanomlja crossroads') when it was a hamlet of Srednja Kanomlja.[2]
History
The territory of Razpotje was part of Spodnja Kanomlja and Srednja Kanomlja until 2006, when it was made a separate village.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Razpotje, Idrija.
- 1 2 3 Savnik, Roman, ed. 1968. Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 1. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 79.
- ↑ Idrija municipal site
External links
| Settlements | Administrative centre: Idrija
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