Municipality of Žalec, Municipality in Lower Savinja Valley, Slovenia
The municipality lies in central Slovenia at an elevation of 290 meters, encompassing both flat plains and elevated terrain in the Savinja region.
The settlement was first documented as Saxenburc and Sachsenwelde in 1182, later evolving through names like Saschenvelde and Sachsenfelde by 1256.
The Saint Nicholas parish church, constructed between 1903 and 1906, stands as the central religious structure, replacing a previous 16th-century building.
The municipality covers 3.0 square kilometers and maintains multiple public transportation connections to neighboring towns and administrative centers.
The region centers on hop cultivation, which appears as a primary symbol in the municipal coat of arms and drives local agricultural production.
GPS coordinates: 46.25178,15.16321
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:58
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