Krmelj

Krmelj

View of Krmelj from the west
Krmelj

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°58′57.54″N 15°11′20.21″E / 45.9826500°N 15.1889472°ECoordinates: 45°58′57.54″N 15°11′20.21″E / 45.9826500°N 15.1889472°E
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Lower Sava
Municipality Sevnica
Area
 • Total 2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
Elevation 247.3 m (811.4 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 698
 • Density 343/km2 (890/sq mi)
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Krmelj (pronounced [kəɾˈmeːl]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Sevnica in central Slovenia. It lies in the valley of Hinje Creek, a left tributary of the Mirna River. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2] The history and the development of Krmelj have been significantly influenced by its brown coal mine.

Railroad

Krmelj has been connected by railroad with Trebnje since 1908 and with Sevnica since 1938. There is a former train station in Krmelj, now used as the local fire station. It was in use only after the railroad connected Krmelj with Sevnica and was originally named the Šent Janž Train Station after the formerly larger settlement of Šentjanž. After World War II, Krmelj grew larger than Šentjanž and the train station was renamed the Krmelj Train Station. Since 1996, it has been closed to rail service.

Ponds

Two ponds, the remnants of coal mining in the town area, lie in the southern part of the settlement.

References

  1. ↑ "Krmelj, Sevnica". Place Names. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Sevnica municipal site

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