Ponikve | |
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Coordinates: 45°51′42.82″N 14°39′5.83″E / 45.8618944°N 14.6516194°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
Municipality | Dobrepolje |
Area | |
• Total | 7.36 km2 (2.84 sq mi) |
Elevation | 463.1 m (1,519.4 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 503 |
• Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
[1] |
Ponikve (pronounced [pɔˈniːkʋɛ]; German: Ponique [2]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Dobrepolje in Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region. [3]
The name Ponikve is a plural form derived from the word ponikva ' influent stream' or ' sinkhole' (into which such a stream disappears). In its plural form it refers to a gently rolling landscape consisting of the basins of an influent stream. Like other villages named Ponikve and similar names (e.g., Ponikva), it refers to a local landscape element. [4] In the past the German name was Ponique. [2]
The local church is dedicated to Saint Florian and belongs to the Parish of Dobrepolje–Videm. It is a Gothic building that was extensively rebuilt in the 18th century. [5]
Ponikve | |
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Coordinates: 45°51′42.82″N 14°39′5.83″E / 45.8618944°N 14.6516194°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
Municipality | Dobrepolje |
Area | |
• Total | 7.36 km2 (2.84 sq mi) |
Elevation | 463.1 m (1,519.4 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 503 |
• Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
[1] |
Ponikve (pronounced [pɔˈniːkʋɛ]; German: Ponique [2]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Dobrepolje in Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region. [3]
The name Ponikve is a plural form derived from the word ponikva ' influent stream' or ' sinkhole' (into which such a stream disappears). In its plural form it refers to a gently rolling landscape consisting of the basins of an influent stream. Like other villages named Ponikve and similar names (e.g., Ponikva), it refers to a local landscape element. [4] In the past the German name was Ponique. [2]
The local church is dedicated to Saint Florian and belongs to the Parish of Dobrepolje–Videm. It is a Gothic building that was extensively rebuilt in the 18th century. [5]