Snovik

Place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia
46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°E / 46.2330306; 14.7099694Country SloveniaTraditional regionUpper CarniolaStatistical regionCentral SloveniaMunicipalityKamnikArea
 • 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

External links

  • Snovik on Geopedia
  • Snovik Spa site
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