Postojna

Postojna (pronounced [pɔˈstoːi̯na] ; German: Adelsberg, Italian: Postumia) is a town in the traditional region of Inner Carniola, 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Trieste, in southwestern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Postojna. It includes the hamlet of Ravbarkomanda (sometimes also spelled Ravberkomanda, German: Räubercommando) to the northeast.

Postojna
From top, left to right: Postojna from a nearby hill, Postojna Cave entrance manor, St. Stephen's Church, Villa Jurca, Karst Research Institute, Railway station
Postojna
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°46′33.11″N 14°12′49.18″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityPostojna
Area
  Total33.3 km2 (12.9 sq mi)
Elevation
556.4 m (1,825.5 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total9,605
  Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Postal code
6230
Area code05
Vehicle registrationPO
ClimateCfb
Websitewww.postojna.si
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