Malence

Malence (pronounced [ˈmaːlɛntsɛ]) is a settlement on the left bank of the Krka River in the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki in eastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Malence
Malence
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′29.85″N 15°24′0.85″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKostanjevica na Krki
Area
 • Total3.64 km2 (1.41 sq mi)
Elevation
151.7 m (497.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total59
[1]

There is a memorial to 25 locals from Kostanjevica that were executed on the spot on 21 October 1943 by German forces during World War II.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Kostanjevica na Krki municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 5755


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