What is the population of Postojna, Slovenia?

Postojna has a population of approximately 9,100 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Postojna, Slovenia located?

Postojna is located in Slovenia, Slovenia, at approximate coordinates 45.7753°, 14.2140°.

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Postojna

Total population

9,100

Elevation554 m

Land area33.3 km²

Coordinates45.78°, 14.21°

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Elevation

554 m

Area

33.3 km²

Official website

www.postojna.si

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Overview

Postojna is a town in the traditional region of Inner Carniola, 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Trieste, in southwestern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Postojna. It includes the hamlet of Ravbarkomanda to the northeast.

History & geography

History

The area is known to have been populated since the Paleolithic era due to the discovery of a cave settlement near the town of Postojna called Betal Rock Shelter (). The town lies on the Pivka River. Written sources first mention the settlement in the 13th century and in 1432 it became a borough. It was proclaimed a town in 1909. At Postojna there is a mass grave associated with the Second World War. The Pine Shaft Mass Grave () is southeast of Postojna, between Little Trebevnik Hill () and Big Trebevnik Hill (). It is a steep sinkhole that contains the remains of unidentified victims.

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