Klanec, Komenda
Place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Klanec (pronounced [ˈklaːnəts]; German: Klanz[2]) is a small village in the Municipality of Komenda in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]
Klanec | |
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 Klanec Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°12′45.52″N 14°31′52.39″E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Komenda |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.73 km2 (0.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 348.2 m (1,142.4 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 252 |
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Name
The name Klanec is shared with several other settlements in Slovenia. The name is derived from the Slovene common noun klanec, which may variously mean 'steep path upwards', 'path through a narrow area', and 'isolated, tucked-away place'.[4] In the past the German name was Klanz.[2] In the 18th century, the northern part of the village was known as Dragomenja vas.[5][6]
Notable people
Notable people that were born or lived in Klanec include the following:
- Tadej Pogačar, cyclist[7]
References
External links
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