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Place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia
Snovik
Snovik is located in SloveniaSnovikSnovikLocation in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°E / 46.2330306; 14.7099694
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityKamnik
Area
 • Total0.64 km (0.25 sq mi)
Elevation485.3 m (1,592.2 ft)
Population
 • Total44

Snovik (pronounced [snɔˈʋiːk]) is a small settlement in the Tuhinj Valley in the Municipality of Kamnik in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Based on evidence from medieval sources, the name Snovik is derived from *Jesenovik 'ash grove'.

The recently developed Snovik Spa is located near Snovik. It utilizes thermal water from the area with indoor and outdoor pools and offers a range of health programs, recreational activities, and accommodation.

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 385.
  3. Slovenian Tourist Board site

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Municipality of Kamnik
SettlementsAdministrative seat: Kamnik
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