Koritno, Oplotnica

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°24′4.51″N 15°26′8.44″E / 46.4012528°N 15.4356778°E / 46.4012528; 15.4356778Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionDravaMunicipalityOplotnicaArea
 • Total3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi)Elevation
651.3 m (2,136.8 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total192[1]

Koritno (pronounced [kɔˈɾiːtnɔ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Oplotnica in eastern Slovenia. It is dispersed on the southern slopes of the Pohorje range to the north of Oplotnica. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

There are two churches in the settlement. The church dedicated to Saint Nicholas dates to the 14th century and belongs to the Parish of Čadram–Oplotnica. The second church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Kebelj parish. It dates to the early 15th century with a 17th-century belfry.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Oplotnica municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers ešd 259 & 3063
  • Koritno on Geopedia
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Municipality of Oplotnica
Settlements
The location of the Municipality of Oplotnica
Landmarks
  • Čadram–Oplotnica Parish Church
  • Oplotnica Mansion
  • Prihova Parish Church
  • St. Nicholas' Church in Koritno
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