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Place in Styria, Slovenia
Gorišnica
Coat of arms of GorišnicaCoat of arms
Gorišnica is located in SloveniaGorišnicaGorišnicaLocation of Gorišnica in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°24′44″N 16°00′47″E / 46.41222°N 16.01306°E / 46.41222; 16.01306
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityGorišnica
Area
 • Total0.92 km (0.36 sq mi)
Elevation210 m (690 ft)
Population
 • Total856
 • Density930/km (2,400/sq mi)

Gorišnica (pronounced [ɡɔˈɾiːʃnitsa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Gorišnica in Slovenia. The area traditionally belonged to the region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.

The parish church in the village is dedicated to Saint Margaret and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1391, but the current building dates to the early 19th century.

Gallery

  • Gorišnica cemetery Gorišnica cemetery

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Gorišnica municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3159

External links

Municipality of Gorišnica
SettlementsAdministrative seat: Gorišnica The location of the Municipality of Gorišnica
Landmarks
  • Muretinci Castle
  • Ptuj Airport

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