Smolnik, Ruše

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Smolnik
Smolnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°32′1.82″N 15°29′15.78″E / 46.5338389°N 15.4877167°E / 46.5338389; 15.4877167Coordinates: 46°32′1.82″N 15°29′15.78″E / 46.5338389°N 15.4877167°E / 46.5338389; 15.4877167
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Drava
Municipality Ruše
Area
 • Total 32.31 km2 (12.47 sq mi)
Elevation 274.5 m (900.6 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 345
[1]

Smolnik is a dispersed settlement in the Municipality of Ruše in northeastern Slovenia. It extends from the right bank of the Drava River just west of Ruše into the Pohorje Hills. Traditionally the area was part of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava statistical region.[2]

The local church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and belongs to the Parish of Ruše. It was built between 1859 and 1861.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Ruše municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3335

External links

Settlements
Landmarks
  • Holy Name of Mary Parish Church
  • Fala Castle
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