Levec (pronounced [ˈleːʋəts]) is a village in the Municipality of Žalec in east-central Slovenia. It lies on the left bank of the Savinja River between Žalec and Celje. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]
Levec | |
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  Levec Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°14′26.02″N 15°13′0.06″E / 46.2405611°N 15.2166833°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Savinja |
| Municipality | Žalec |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.76 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 244.3 m (801.5 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 422 |
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Remnants of Roman graves have been regularly uncovered during construction work in the eastern part of the settlement. The site is believed to be the western end of the Roman necropolis of Celeia.[3]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Žalec municipal site
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 23193
External links
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