Orehek, Postojna

Orehek (pronounced [ɔˈɾeːxək]; Italian: Orecca) is a village southwest of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Orehek
Orehek
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°44′56.67″N 14°9′13.99″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityPostojna
Area
  Total9.09 km2 (3.51 sq mi)
Elevation
564.1 m (1,850.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total189
[1]

The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Florian and belongs to the Koper Diocese. A second church is built just outside the settlement next to the cemetery and is dedicated to Saint Lawrence.[3]

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