Pivola

Pivola
Pivola
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates:
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Styria
Statistical region Drava
Municipality Hoče-Slivnica
Area
 • Total 4.25 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Elevation 342.2 m (1,123 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 649
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Pivola is a settlement in the Hoče-Slivnica municipality in northeastern Slovenia. It lies on the eastern edge o the Pohorje hills to the south of Maribor. The municipality is now included in the Drava statistical region.[2]

The local church is dedicated to the Saint Leonard and belongs to the Hoče parish. It was built in 1642.[3]

Hompoš Castle is a castle just north of the settlement. It is first mentioned in written documents dating to the 12th century and has had numerous rebuildings and adaptations over the centuries.[4]

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