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Pivola (pronounced [ˈpiːʋɔla]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica in northeastern Slovenia. It lies on the eastern edge of the Pohorje Hills south of Maribor. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Pivola
Pivola
Pivola Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°30′15.46″N 15°37′25.47″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Styria
Statistical region	Drava
Municipality	Hoče–Slivnica
Area
• Total	4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Elevation	342.2 m (1,122.7 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	649
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Parish of Hoče. It was built in 1642.[3]

Hompoš Castle is a castle just north of the settlement. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to the 12th century and has had numerous rebuildings and adaptations over the centuries.[4]

References

External links

• Media related to Pivola at Wikimedia Commons
• Pivola on Geopedia

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