Zapotok | |
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Coordinates: 45°45′43.53″N 14°40′38.77″E / 45.7620917°N 14.6774361°E | |
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Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
Municipality | Sodražica |
Area | |
• Total | 0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
Elevation | 562.6 m (1,845.8 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 192 |
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Zapotok (pronounced [zaˈpɔːtɔk]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Sodražica in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. [2] It includes the hamlets of Mali Zapotok, Veliki Zapotok, and Sveti Marko. [3]
In the land registry of 1573, the Dominion of Ribnica possessed two farms in Mali Zapotok and one farm in Veliki Potok. [3] A water main was installed in the village in 1903 connected to a catchwater at Ograda Spring above Lipovšica. [3] During the Second World War, there were engagements between Partisan and Italian forces in June and July 1942. [3]
Zapotok annexed the formerly independent settlements of Mali Zapotok and Veliki Zapotok on 19 April 1952, ending their existence as separate settlements. [4] [5]
The local church is dedicated to Saint Mark and belongs to the Parish of Sodražica. Its nave dates to the Middle Ages. It was extended in the 18th century. [6] Its stone paving dates from 1773. It formerly had a flat wooden ceiling; this was removed in 1865 and the nave was vaulted. The church's statue of Saint John is a work by Anton Miklič, and the main altar bears the signature of Anton Sajz, dated 1865. The two pseudo-Renaissance side altars date from the 19th century. According to folk tradition, a pagan temple once stood at the site of the church. [3]
Notable people that were born or lived in Zapotok include: