Ponikva, Šentjur
Place in Styria, Slovenia
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Ponikva (pronounced [ˈpoːnikʋa]) is one of the most populous settlements in the Municipality of Šentjur, eastern Slovenia. The settlement, and the entire municipality, are included in the Savinja Statistical Region, which is in the Slovenian portion of the historical Duchy of Styria.[4]
Country
Slovenia
SloveniaElevation338 m (1,109 ft)
Ponikva | |
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  Ponikva Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°15′27.07″N 15°26′52.89″E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Savinja |
| Municipality | Šentjur |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 338 m (1,109 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 465 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (621/sq mi) |
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Church
The local parish church, built on the southeastern edge of the settlement, is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Celje. It was built between 1732 and 1737.[5]
