Vrhloga

Vrhloga (pronounced [ˈʋəɾxlɔɡa]) is a village in the Municipality of Slovenska Bistrica in northeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Vrhloga
Vrhloga
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°21′48.08″N 15°37′55.23″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalitySlovenska Bistrica
Area
 • Total2.77 km2 (1.07 sq mi)
Elevation
270.2 m (886.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total211
[1]

The village chapel with a small belfry was built after the First World War in gratitude for the safe return of a local soldier.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Slovenska Bistrica municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 23016


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