Vrhovci, Črnomelj

Vrhovci (pronounced [ʋəɾˈxoːu̯tsi]) is a small settlement on the left bank of the Kolpa River in the Municipality of Črnomelj in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Vrhovci
Vrhovci
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°30′30.29″N 15°19′26.48″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionWhite Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityČrnomelj
Area
 • Total2.32 km2 (0.90 sq mi)
Elevation
239.1 m (784.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total59
ClimateCfb
[1]

A small roadside chapel in the village is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and dates to 1836.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Črnomelj municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 10114


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