Škocjan, Škocjan
Škocjan | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 45°54′24.67″N 15°17′29.09″E / 45.9068528°N 15.2914139°E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
| Municipality | Škocjan |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170.4 m (559.1 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 233 |
Škocjan (pronounced [ˈʃkɔːtsjan]; German: Sankt Cantian) is a settlement in the traditional region of Lower Carniola in southeastern Slovenia, best known as the birthplace of the Slovene missionary Ignatius Knoblecher (1819–1858). It is the seat of the Municipality of Škocjan and the Local Community of Škocjan within the municipality. The Municipality of Škocjan is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.