Dolenji Novaki
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  Dolenji Novaki Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°9′6.55″N 14°2′24.13″E / 46.1518194°N 14.0400361°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Cerkno |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.13 km2 (1.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 627.8 m (2,060 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 227 |
| • Density | 55.0/km2 (142/sq mi) |
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Dolenji Novaki (Slovene pronunciation: [dɔˈleːnji nɔˈʋaːki]) is a village in the Municipality of Cerkno in the traditional Littoral region of Slovenia.[2]
Name
The name Dolenji Novaki literally means 'lower Novaki', distinguishing the settlement from neighboring Gorenji Novaki, which stands about 126 meters (413 ft) higher in elevation. Together with Gorenji Novaki, Dolenji Novaki was attested in historical sources as Novak in 1337, Noathe in 1377, and Noach in 1380.[3]
History
Franja Partisan Hospital is located in a valley north of the settlement.
Church
The parish church in the village is dedicated to Saint Thomas and belongs to the Koper Diocese.[4]
References
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Cerkno municipal site
- ^ "Dolenji Novaki, Gorenji Novaki". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ Koper Diocese list of churches Archived March 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
External links
Media related to Dolenji Novaki at Wikimedia Commons- Dolenji Novaki on Geopedia
| Settlements | Administrative seat: Cerkno
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