Metlika is a town in southeastern Slovenia and the seat of the Municipality of Metlika. It lies on the left bank of the Kolpa River on the border with Croatia, in the White Carniola area of the traditional Lower Carniola region, within the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) FAQs
When did Metlika receive its town privileges?
The Bela Krajina tourism site says: "Metlika, which was still called Novi trg v Metliki (Neumakrt) in the 14th century, received its town privileges before the year 1335."
Sources
1. Metlika (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
population 3,229 (2020)
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude 45.64722, longitude 15.31417
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 190 m
P2046 (area)
area 108.87 sq km
P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
population 3229 (2020)
View the Source2. Metlika (Wikipedia)
Source text, founding-year-range-start: 1228
Metlika was first mentioned in written sources in 1228 as Metlica (and as Methlica in 1268 and Metlika in 1337).
Source text, founding-year-range-end: 1228
Metlika was first mentioned in written sources in 1228 as Metlica (and as Methlica in 1268 and Metlika in 1337).
Source text, founding-year: 1228
Metlika was first mentioned in written sources in 1228 as Metlica (and as Methlica in 1268 and Metlika in 1337).
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