Vas, Kostel

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Vas
Vas
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°28′20.84″N 14°52′21.79″E / 45.4724556°N 14.8727194°E / 45.4724556; 14.8727194Coordinates: 45°28′20.84″N 14°52′21.79″E / 45.4724556°N 14.8727194°E / 45.4724556; 14.8727194
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Kostel
Area
 • Total 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi)
Elevation 222.8 m (731.0 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 67
[1]

Vas is a small village on the left bank of the Kolpa River southwest of Fara in the Municipality of Kostel in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia statistical region.[2]

There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It dates to the early 20th century.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Kostel municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 14011

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Settlements

Administrative centre: Fara

Current
Former
  • Friškova Draga
  • Lobič–Mlin
  • Matvoz
  • Ograja
  • Reber
  • Žlebe
Landmarks


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