Cerknica
Cerknica | |
|---|---|
Town | |
From top, left to right: Cerknica skyline, St. Roch's Church, Gerbič House, Old Hotel, Kravanja House, Nativity of Mary Church and Tabor | |
| Coordinates: 45°47′47″N 14°21′29″E / 45.79639°N 14.35806°E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
| Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
| Municipality | Cerknica |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.8 km2 (5.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 558.8 m (1,833.3 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,018 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Vehicle registration | LJ |
| Climate | Cfb |
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Cerknica (pronounced [ˈtsèːɾknitsa] ⓘ; Italian: Circonio, German: Zirknitz) is a town in the Karst region of southwestern Slovenia, with a population of 4,018 (2016 census). It is the seat of the Municipality of Cerknica. It belongs to the traditional region of Inner Carniola.