Pivola

Pivola
Pivola
Pivola
Pivola is located in Slovenia
Pivola
Pivola
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°30′15.46″N 15°37′25.47″E / 46.5042944°N 15.6237417°E / 46.5042944; 15.6237417
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityHoče–Slivnica
Area
 • Total
4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Elevation
342.2 m (1,122.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
649
[1]

Pivola (pronounced [ˈpiːʋɔla]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica in northeastern Slovenia. It lies on the eastern edge of the Pohorje Hills south of Maribor. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Parish of Hoče. It was built in 1642.[3]

Hompoš Castle, just north of the settlement

Hompoš Castle is a castle just north of the settlement. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to the 12th century and has had numerous rebuildings and adaptations over the centuries.[4]

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