Jugorje pri Metliki (pronounced [ˈjuːɡɔɾjɛ pɾi mɛˈtliːki]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Jugorje pri Metliki
Jugorje pri Metliki Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°42′35.39″N 15°14′13.95″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	White Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Metlika
Area
• Total	1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi)
Elevation	526.9 m (1,728.7 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	39
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Name

The oldest records mention only the church in Jugorje (zu Sannd Veit in 1462), and the settlement itself did not appear in written records until 1763–87 (as Jugorie). The etymology of the name is unclear.[3] The name of the settlement was changed from Jugorje to Jugorje pri Metliki in 1953.[4]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Vitus and belongs to the Parish of Suhor. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1354.[5]

References

External links

• Jugorje pri Metliki on Geopedia

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