Podgrad, Novo Mesto

Podgrad
Podgrad

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°44′3.11″N 15°12′2.03″E / 45.7341972°N 15.2005639°E / 45.7341972; 15.2005639Coordinates: 45°44′3.11″N 15°12′2.03″E / 45.7341972°N 15.2005639°E / 45.7341972; 15.2005639
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Novo Mesto
Area
 • Total 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Elevation 446.5 m (1,464.9 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 121
[1]

Podgrad (pronounced [pɔdˈɡɾaːt]) is a settlement south of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

The local parish church, built on a slight elevation on the edge of the village, is dedicated to the Our Lady of Good Counsel and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novo Mesto. It was built in the early 17th century and extensively rebuilt in the 19th century.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Novo Mesto municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2116


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