Snovik
Snovik is located in Slovenia
Snovik
Snovik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°E / 46.2330306; 14.7099694
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityKamnik
Area
  Total0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi)
Elevation
485.3 m (1,592.2 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total44
[1]

Snovik (pronounced [snɔˈʋiːk]) is a small settlement in the Tuhinj Valley in the Municipality of Kamnik in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Based on evidence from medieval sources, the name Snovik is derived from *Jesenovik 'ash grove'.[2]

The recently developed Snovik Spa is located near Snovik. It utilizes thermal water from the area with indoor and outdoor pools and offers a range of health programs, recreational activities, and accommodation.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 385.
  3. Slovenian Tourist Board site


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