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Gaberke (pronounced [ˈɡaːbɛɾkɛ], in older sources also Gaberk,[2] German: Gaberg[2]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šoštanj in northern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The entire municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[3]

Gaberke Gabrke (until 1988)
Gaberke Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°23′26.29″N 15°4′42.29″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Styria
Statistical region	Savinja
Municipality	Šoštanj
Area
• Total	3.61 km2 (1.39 sq mi)
Elevation	387.3 m (1,270.7 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	673
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Gabrke to Gaberke in 1988.[4]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Ulrich (Slovene: sveti Urh) and belongs to the Parish of Šoštanj. It was built in 1828 on the site of a 16th-century church.[5]

References

External links

• Gaberke at Geopedia

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