Plano (pronounced [ˈplaːnɔ], German: Planu[2]) is a formerly independent settlement east of Žužemberk in southeast Slovenia. It is now part of the village of Dolnji Ajdovec.[3] It belongs to the Municipality of Žužemberk. It is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

Plano
Plano Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°49′35″N 15°01′26″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Žužemberk
Elevation [1]	448 m (1,470 ft)

Geography

Plano stands on a small hill east of Dolnji Ajdovec.[1] The smaller hamlet of Frata, which has a hiking lodge, lies east of Plano.[3] Gomila Hill (537 meters or 1,762 feet) rises south of the settlement.

Name

The name Plano has been suggested to refer to the open, level, elevated terrain of the village (cf. planota 'plateau').[4]

History

Plano had a population of 15 (in three houses) in 1900[2] and 16 (in three houses) in 1931.[1] Plano was annexed by Dolnji Ajdovec in 1953, ending its existence as an independent settlement.[5]

References

External links

• Plano on Geopedia