Vuzenica

Vuzenica
Vuzenica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°35′48″N 15°10′08″E / 46.59667°N 15.16889°E / 46.59667; 15.16889
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionCarinthia
MunicipalityVuzenica
Area
  Total
2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation
364.9 m (1,197.2 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,522
  Density520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)

Vuzenica (pronounced [ʋuzɛˈniːtsa], German: Saldenhofen) is a major settlement in northern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Vuzenica. It lies on the right bank of the Drava River and extends south into the Pohorje Hills. The municipality is included in the Carinthia Statistical Region, which is in the Slovenian portion of the historical Duchy of Styria.