Vrhpolje, Hrpelje-Kozina

Vrhpolje
Vrhpolje

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°37′38.44″N 13°55′47.99″E / 45.6273444°N 13.9299972°E / 45.6273444; 13.9299972Coordinates: 45°37′38.44″N 13°55′47.99″E / 45.6273444°N 13.9299972°E / 45.6273444; 13.9299972
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Littoral
Statistical region Coastal–Karst
Municipality Hrpelje-Kozina
Area
 • Total 6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi)
Elevation 497.3 m (1,631.6 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 79
[1]

Vrhpolje (pronounced [ʋəɾxˈpoːljɛ]; Italian: Verpolie) is a village in the Municipality of Hrpelje-Kozina in the Littoral region of Slovenia close to the border with Italy.[2]

The local church, built on a hill above the settlement, is dedicated to Saint Thomas and belongs to the Parish of Draga.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Hrpelje-Kozina municipal site
  3. ↑ Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008


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