Snovik | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°E | |
| Country | |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Kamnik |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 485.3 m (1,592 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 44 |
| [1] | |
Snovik (pronounced [snɔˈʋiːk]) is a small settlement in the Tuhinj Valley in the Municipality of Kamnik in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
Name
[edit]Based on evidence from medieval sources, the name Snovik is derived from *Jesenovik 'ash grove'.[2]
Snovik Spa
[edit]The recently developed Snovik Spa is located near Snovik. It utilizes thermal water from the area with indoor and outdoor pools and offers a range of health programs, recreational activities, and accommodation.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 385.
- ^ Slovenian Tourist Board site
External links
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Media related to Snovik at Wikimedia Commons- Snovik on Geopedia
- Snovik Spa site