Čiginj | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 46°9′47.02″N 13°42′35.18″E / 46.1630611°N 13.7097722°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
Statistical region | Gorizia |
Municipality | Tolmin |
Area | |
• Total | 5.64 km2 (2.18 sq mi) |
Elevation | 231.7 m (760.2 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 176 |
[1] |
Čiginj (pronounced [tʃiˈɡiːn]) is a settlement south of Volče in the Municipality of Tolmin in the Littoral region of Slovenia. [2]
The etymology of the name Čiginj is unclear. It is believed to be of Romance origin, and it may show a Romance reflex of Latin adjective calcīnus 'stone, lime'. [3]
During the Second World War, the Italian authorities operated a concentration camp at Čiginj before the Gonars concentration camp was established. [4]
Čiginj | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 46°9′47.02″N 13°42′35.18″E / 46.1630611°N 13.7097722°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
Statistical region | Gorizia |
Municipality | Tolmin |
Area | |
• Total | 5.64 km2 (2.18 sq mi) |
Elevation | 231.7 m (760.2 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 176 |
[1] |
Čiginj (pronounced [tʃiˈɡiːn]) is a settlement south of Volče in the Municipality of Tolmin in the Littoral region of Slovenia. [2]
The etymology of the name Čiginj is unclear. It is believed to be of Romance origin, and it may show a Romance reflex of Latin adjective calcīnus 'stone, lime'. [3]
During the Second World War, the Italian authorities operated a concentration camp at Čiginj before the Gonars concentration camp was established. [4]