Florjan, Šoštanj
Florjan (pronounced [flɔɾˈjaːn]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šoštanj in northern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]
Florjan
Sveti Florjan (until 1955), Sveti Florjan pri Šoštanju (1955–1984) | |
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Florjan Location in Slovenia | |
Coordinates: 46°23′46.38″N 15°0′6.4″E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Styria |
Statistical region | Savinja |
Municipality | Šoštanj |
Area | |
• Total | 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) |
Elevation | 487.4 m (1,599.1 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 759 |
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Name
The name of the settlement was changed from Sveti Florjan to Sveti Florjan pri Šoštanju in 1955. The name was changed again in 1984 to Florjan.[3]
Church
The local church from which the settlement gets its name is dedicated to Saint Florian and belongs to the Parish of Šoštanj. It dates to the 16th century.[4]
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- Šoštanj municipal site
- Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3432
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