Ruše
Town in Styria, Slovenia
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Ruše (pronounced [ˈɾùːʃɛ] ⓘ; German: Maria Rast[3]) is a small town in northeastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Ruše and lies on the right bank of the Drava River west of Maribor. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[4]
Ruše | |
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Town | |
 .jpg)  From top, left to right: Overview of Ruše, Holy Mary's Church, Old house, Railway Station | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Ruše Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°32′18.87″N 15°30′55.44″E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Drava |
| Municipality | Ruše |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 307.7 m (1,010 ft) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 4,208 |
| Vehicle registration | MB |
| Climate | Cfb |
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Name
Church
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to the Holy Name of Mary and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1387, but was destroyed in an Ottoman raid in 1532. It was rebuilt soon after and then extended in the 17th century. The church was damaged by fire in 1779.[6]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2,053 | — |
| 1953 | 2,468 | +20.2% |
| 1961 | 3,125 | +26.6% |
| 1971 | 3,642 | +16.5% |
| 1981 | 4,761 | +30.7% |
| 1991 | 4,807 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 4,571 | −4.9% |
| 2011 | 4,503 | −1.5% |
| 2021 | 4,214 | −6.4% |
| Population size may be affected by changes in administrative divisions. | ||
