Kanalski Vrh

Kanalski Vrh (pronounced [kaˈnaːlski ˈʋəɾx] or [kaˈnaːu̯ski ˈʋəɾx]) is a village in the hills above Kanal in the Littoral region of Slovenia.[2]

Kanalski Vrh

Vrh (until 1952)
Kanalski Vrh
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°4′37.67″N 13°39′45.05″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLittoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityKanal ob Soči
Area
  Total4.52 km2 (1.75 sq mi)
Elevation
588.9 m (1,932.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total60
[1]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Vrh to Kanalski Vrh in 1952.[3]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Anthony the Hermit and belongs to the Parish of Kanal.[4]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Kanal ob Soči municipal site
  3. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008 Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine


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