Ponikva

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Ponikva
Ponikva
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°15′27.07″N 15°26′52.89″E / 46.2575194°N 15.4480250°E / 46.2575194; 15.4480250Coordinates: 46°15′27.07″N 15°26′52.89″E / 46.2575194°N 15.4480250°E / 46.2575194; 15.4480250
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Savinja
Municipality Šentjur
Area
 • Total 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi)
Elevation 338 m (1,109 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 479
[1]

Ponikva is a settlement in the Municipality of Šentjur in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical Styria region. The municipality is now included in the Savinja statistical region. The Slovene bishop, author, and poet Anton Martin Slomšek was born in the hamlet of Slom south of the settlement.[2]

The local parish church, built on the southeastern edge of the settlement, is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Celje. It was built between 1732 and 1737.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Šentjur municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3276

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Settlements

Administrative centre: Šentjur

Current
Former
  • Nova Vas pod Rifnikom
  • Oslešica
  • Podgorje pod Resevno
  • Sveta Helena
  • Sveti Janez
  • Sveti Urban
Landmarks
  • Slomšek House
  • Rifnik Archaeological Park
  • Planina Castle
  • Rifnik Castle
  • Šentjur Parish Church
  • Šentvid pri Planini Parish Church
Notable people
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