Žlan

Settlement in Upper Carniola, Slovenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Žlan (pronounced [ˈʒlaːn]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Bohinj in the Upper Carniola region of northwestern Slovenia.

CountrySlovenia
Elevation
571.9 m (1,876 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
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Žlan
Settlement
Žlan
Žlan
Žlan is located in Slovenia
Žlan
Žlan
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°15′52.4″N 13°55′7.4″E
CountrySlovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityBohinj
Elevation
571.9 m (1,876 ft)
Population
 (2025)[1]
 • Total
9
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
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Geography

Žlan is located in the mountainous Upper Carniola region, at an elevation of about 572 meters (1,877 ft). The settlement lies near Bohinjska Bistrica, and a trail to the peak of Črna Prst passes through the area.[2]

Name

Žlan was attested in historical sources as Schlan and Shlan in 1763–1787. It may be a borrowing from Bavarian German *Schlewn, which is presumed borrowed from Slovene žleb 'gorge, ravine', thus referring to the local geography.[3][4]

Natural features

The area around Žlan is rich in forests and mountain paths. A spring near Žlan provides fresh water to the Bohinj area.[5]

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