Obloke (Slovene pronunciation: [ɔˈbloːkɛ]) is a small village on the right bank of the Bača River in the Municipality of Tolmin in the Slovenian Littoral region of western Slovenia.[2] The settlement lies in the Bača Valley, with steep surrounding hills, rural landscapes, and transport links running through the valley corridor.
Obloke | |
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Village | |
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  Obloke Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°10′31.67″N 13°54′26.13″E / 46.1754639°N 13.9072583°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Tolmin |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.93 km2 (1.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 521.9 m (1,712 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 17 |
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Geography
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Obloke is located in the lower Bača Valley between the settlements of Hudajužna and Koritnica. The village stands at an elevation of 521.9 meters (1,712 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 2.93 square kilometers (1.13 sq mi).
The southern part of the settlement's territory contains the Kupovo road and railway tunnels, which form part of the transport route connecting settlements in the Bača Gorge. The railway line is part of the historic Bohinj Railway, a route linking western Slovenia with the interior of the country.[3]
Church
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The local church in Obloke is dedicated to the Three Kings. It belongs to the Diocese of Koper and is a religious and cultural landmark for the settlement.[4]
Demographics
editObloke had a population of 17 in 2025.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia". Archived from the original on 18 November 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Municipality of Tolmin". Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nov predor Kupovo v Baški grapi". RTV SLO. 10 December 2004. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ↑ "Koper Diocese list of churches" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Obloke". Krajevna imena. Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
External links
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Media related to Obloke at Wikimedia Commons- Obloke on Geopedia
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