Mihovo

Mihovo
Mihovo

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°48′15.68″N 15°19′39.62″E / 45.8043556°N 15.3276722°E / 45.8043556; 15.3276722Coordinates: 45°48′15.68″N 15°19′39.62″E / 45.8043556°N 15.3276722°E / 45.8043556; 15.3276722
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Šentjernej
Area
 • Total 4.61 km2 (1.78 sq mi)
Elevation 326.1 m (1,069.9 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 99
[1]

Mihovo (pronounced [ˈmiːxɔʋɔ]) is a settlement in the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. Its territory extends southwards right to the border with Croatia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Archaeological finds at a site close to the village have shown continuous occupation of the area with artefacts from the neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman period, and early Medieval period.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Šentjernej municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 458


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