Čreta, Hoče–Slivnica

Čreta (pronounced [ˈtʃɾeːta]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica in northeastern Slovenia. It lies in the eastern foothills of the Pohorje Hills south of Maribor. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Čreta
Čreta
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°28′26.65″N 15°38′29.03″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityHoče–Slivnica
Area
 • Total3.52 km2 (1.36 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total294
[1]

An Iron Age and Roman-period hill fort with its associated burial ground with around 35 burial mounds have been identified near the settlement.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Hoče–Slivnica municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 8973


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