Velenje
Velenje (pronounced [ʋɛˈlɛːnjɛ] ⓘ; German: Wöllan) is Slovenia's sixth-largest city, and the seat of the Municipality of Velenje. The city is located in northeastern Slovenia, among the rolling green hills of the Šalek Valley, with the Kamnik–Savinja Alps to the west and the Pohorje Mountains to the east.
Velenje
Wöllan Titovo Velenje (1981–1990) | |
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Velenje from air St. Andrew's church and castle ruins Villa Herberstein Villa Bianca Fischer's tomb | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Velenje Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°21′45″N 15°06′52″E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Savinja |
| Municipality | Velenje |
| Settled | 1889 |
| Town privileges | 1951 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.59 km2 (4.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 24,327 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| Vehicle registration | CE |
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