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Dolenji Leskovec

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Dolenji Leskovec (pronounced [dɔˈleːnji lɛˈskɔːʋəts] or [dɔˈleːnji lɛˈskoːʋəts], German: Haselbach[2]) is a settlement west of Brestanica in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[3]

Country Slovenia
Elevation
251.1 m (824 ft)
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Dolenji Leskovec
Dolenji Leskovec is located in Slovenia
Dolenji Leskovec
Dolenji Leskovec
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°59′53.15″N 15°27′15.05″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
 • Total
4.95 km2 (1.91 sq mi)
Elevation
251.1 m (824 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
285
Postal code
8280
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Dolnji Leskovec to Dolenji Leskovec in 1990.[4] It was known as Haselbach in German in the past.[2]

Cultural Heritage

There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was built in the early 20th century.[5]

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