Jakovica

Jakovica
Jakovica

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°51′46.26″N 14°15′0.63″E / 45.8628500°N 14.2501750°E / 45.8628500; 14.2501750Coordinates: 45°51′46.26″N 14°15′0.63″E / 45.8628500°N 14.2501750°E / 45.8628500; 14.2501750
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Inner Carniola
Statistical region Central Slovenia
Municipality Logatec
Area
  Total 8.95 km2 (3.46 sq mi)
Elevation 480.6 m (1,576.8 ft)
Population (2002)
  Total 80
[1]

Jakovica (pronounced [jaˈkɔːʋitsa]) is a small village west of Laze in the Municipality of Logatec in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Church

St. Michael's Church in Jakovica

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Michael and belongs to the Parish of Planina. A small chapel, built at the source of an artesian spring believed to have healing properties, particularly for various eye diseases and disorders, is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.[3]

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