Leskovec v Podborštu (pronounced [lɛˈskɔːʋəts ʍ pɔdˈboːrʃtu]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Sevnica in central Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Leskovec v Podborštu
Leskovec v Podborštu Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°2′12.72″N 15°9′26.94″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Lower Sava
Municipality	Sevnica
Area
• Total	3.35 km2 (1.29 sq mi)
Elevation	699.4 m (2,294.6 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	64
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Leskovec to Leskovec v Podborštu in 1953.[3]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows (Slovene: Žalostna Mati božja) and belongs to the Parish of Šentjanž. It dates to the 17th century[4] and stands on Leskovec Hill.

References

External links

• Leskovec v Podborštu at Geopedia

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