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Dolenji Leskovec (pronounced [dɔˈleːnji lɛˈskɔːʋəts] or [dɔˈleːnji lɛˈskoːʋəts], German: Haselbach[2]) is a settlement west of Brestanica in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[3]

Dolenji Leskovec
Dolenji Leskovec Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°59′53.15″N 15°27′15.05″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Styria
Statistical region	Lower Sava
Municipality	Krško
Area
• Total	4.95 km2 (1.91 sq mi)
Elevation	251.1 m (823.8 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	285
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Dolnji Leskovec to Dolenji Leskovec in 1990.[4] It was known as Haselbach in German in the past.[2]

Cultural Heritage

There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was built in the early 20th century.[5]

References

External links

• Dolenji Leskovec on Geopedia

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