Božakovo

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Božakovo
Božakovo
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°38′45.05″N 15°22′25.77″E / 45.6458472°N 15.3738250°E / 45.6458472; 15.3738250Coordinates: 45°38′45.05″N 15°22′25.77″E / 45.6458472°N 15.3738250°E / 45.6458472; 15.3738250
Country Slovenia
Traditional region White Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Metlika
Area
 • Total 2.35 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
Elevation 176.1 m (577.8 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 119
[1]

Božakovo (German: Boschiakou)[2] is a village on the left bank of the Kolpa River in the Municipality of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia statistical region.[3]

The local church is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and belongs to the Parish of Metlika. It was built in the 18th century.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v dravnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 10. (Slovene)
  3. ↑ Metlika municipal site
  4. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2030

External links

Municipality of Metlika
Settlements

Administrative centre: Metlika

Current
Former
  • Zvirkov Vrh
Landmarks
  • Gradac Castle
  • Komenda
  • Metlika Castle
  • Metlika Parish Church
  • Rosalnice Parish Churches
  • White Carniola Museum
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