Draža Vas

Draža Vas (pronounced [ˈdɾaːʒa ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Draža vas) is a settlement in the Municipality of Slovenske Konjice in eastern Slovenia. It lies on the Dravinja River east of Slovenske Konjice. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Draža Vas
Draža Vas
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°19′34.08″N 15°28′44.74″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalitySlovenske Konjice
Area
 • Total2.45 km2 (0.95 sq mi)
Elevation
283.9 m (931.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total487
[1]

A prehistoric hill fort has been identified in the area with archaeological topography. Surface finds have helped date the site to the Early Iron Age.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Slovenske Konjice municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 25804
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