Snovik
| Snovik | |
|---|---|
_location_map.svg.png)  Snovik Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°ECoordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°E | |
| Country |
 Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Kamnik |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 485.3 m (1,592.2 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 44 |
| [1] | |
Snovik (pronounced [snɔˈviːk]) is a small settlement in the Tuhinj Valley in the Municipality of Kamnik in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
Based on evidence from medieval sources, the name Snovik is derived from *Jesenovik 'ash grove'.[2]
The recently developed Snovik Spa is located near Snovik. It utilizes thermal water from the area with indoor and outdoor pools and offers a range of health programs, recreational activities, and accommodation.[3]
References
- ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ↑ Snoj, Marko. 2009. Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, p. 385.
- ↑ Slovenian Tourist Board site
