Volče (pronounced [ˈʋoːu̯tʃɛ]; Italian: Volzana) is a settlement on the right bank of the Soča River in the Municipality of Tolmin in the Littoral region of Slovenia, close to the border with Italy.[2]
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![]() ![]() Volče Location in Slovenia | |
Coordinates: 46°10′27.27″N 13°42′43.1″E | |
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Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
Statistical region | Gorizia |
Municipality | Tolmin |
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• Total | 14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 589 |
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Volče was attested in historical sources as Volzana in 1295, Olza in 1338, Walçana in 1340, and Volzane in 1341. The name is derived from the plural demonym *Volčane based on the given name *Vьlkъ, thus originally meaning 'Volk's people' or 'residents of Volk's village'.[3]
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Koper Diocese. A second church, built outside the settlement, is dedicated to the Prophet Daniel.[4]
Municipality of Tolmin | ||||||
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Settlements | Administrative seat: Tolmin
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