Gorišnica

Gorišnica
Gorišnica

Location of Gorišnica in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°24′44″N 16°00′47″E / 46.41222°N 16.01306°E / 46.41222; 16.01306Coordinates: 46°24′44″N 16°00′47″E / 46.41222°N 16.01306°E / 46.41222; 16.01306
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Drava
Municipality Gorišnica
Area
 • Total 0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Elevation 210 m (690 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 738
[1]

Gorišnica (pronounced [ɡɔˈɾiːʃnitsa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Gorišnica in Slovenia. The area traditionally belonged to the region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

The parish church in the village is dedicated to Saint Margaret and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1391, but the current building dates to the early 19th century.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Gorišnica municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3159

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