Bistrica ob Dravi

Bistrica ob Dravi (pronounced [ˈbiːstɾitsa ɔb ˈdɾaːʋi]) is a settlement on the right bank of the Drava River in the Municipality of Ruše in northeastern Slovenia. Traditionally the area was part of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Bistrica ob Dravi
Bistrica ob Dravi
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°33′13.95″N 15°33′4.13″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityRuše
Area
 • Total2.46 km2 (0.95 sq mi)
Elevation
296.4 m (972.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total1,348
[1]

History

Bistrica ob Dravi was created as a settlement in 1992 by merging the former settlements of Bistrica pri Limbušu and Bistrica pri Rušah.[3]

Cultural heritage

The village chapel-shrine dates to the late 19th century.[4]

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References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Ruše municipal site
  3. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Bistrica ob Dravi.
  4. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 21352
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