Bloška Polica (pronounced [ˈbloːʃka pɔˈliːtsa]) is a village east of Grahovo in the Municipality of Cerknica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Bloška Polica
Bloška Polica is located in Slovenia
Bloška Polica
Bloška Polica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°45′35.89″N 14°28′10.01″E / 45.7599694°N 14.4694472°E / 45.7599694; 14.4694472
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityCerknica
Area
  Total
4.17 km2 (1.61 sq mi)
Elevation
682.2 m (2,238 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
89
  Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
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Name

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Bloška Polica was attested in written sources as Oblackher Politz in 1384 and Polcz ze Obluk in 1397.[3]

Church

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Saint Vincent's Church

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Vincent and belongs to the Parish of Stari Trg.[4]

References

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  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Cerknica municipal site
  3. "Bloška Polica". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  4. Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website
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