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Gorenja Vas, Slovenia
Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane · Slovenia
Gorenja Vas is a small town in Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane, Slovenia with a population of 1,192. Elevation: 1,322 ft (403 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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About Gorenja Vas
Gorenja Vas is a settlement in the Poljane Sora Valley and the administrative centre of the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. In addition to the settlement core of Gorenja Vas itself, the settlement also consists of the hamlets of Sestranska Vas north of the Poljane Sora River, and Trata and Lajše south of the settlement core.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,192 |
| Population Density | 523 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1074°, 14.1477° |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
| Country | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
| State / Province | Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.6 inches (1,997 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.2 inches (41 cm) |
About Gorenja Vas
Gorenja Vas is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane) with a population of 1,192. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet (403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.
Climate in Gorenja Vas
Gorenja Vas has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (22°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1368 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below Slovenia avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1074°N, 14.1477°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 7.0 in |
Gorenja Vas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and February the driest (4.2").
Schools in Gorenja Vas
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OŠ Ivana Tavčarja | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gorenja Vas
37 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 1 | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Aktual | dalmatia, ex-yu music | MP3 | |
| Val 202 | adult contemporary, national music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio Center (Ljubljana - 102.4MHz) | mix, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nula | cafe, disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Antena (105.2MHz) | mix, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radi Frajer | narodnozabavna glasba, oberkrainer | UNKNOWN | |
| Best (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 | |
| Radio 2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Val202 | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Rock Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sora | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Moj Radio (BA) | — | UNKNOWN 128 kbps | |
| Radio Himmelberg (AT) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Triglav | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Zeleni val | slovenian music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rai 1 Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT) | friuli, italian | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 1 FVG (IT) | — | AAC 374 kbps | |
| Radio Gorenc | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 94 | — | MP3 | |
| Radio HIT Domzale | hits, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Agora (AT) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Agora 105,5 (AT) | free radio, freies radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 1 - Maribor (107.9MHz) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Center 80s | 80s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Študent | cultural, low bandwidth | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio City Trieste (IT) | adult contemporary, trieste | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio DUR | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO KASTAV (HR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Istra (HR) | pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Centar - Studio Poreč (HR) | various music | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radioattività (IT) | trieste | MP3 |
Museums in Gorenja Vas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulanta E preko 4G | ||||
| Anthony's Shaft | ||||
| Arheološki park Ad Pirum | ||||
| Cankarjeva spominska hiša | ||||
| Domačija pisatelja Franceta Bevka | ||||
| Domačija Šturmajce | ||||
| Etnološki muzej Mošnje | ||||
| Furnirnica | ||||
| Groharjeva hiša v Sorici | ||||
| Idrija Municipal Museum | ||||
| Idrija War Museum | ||||
| Jakovkna hiša | ||||
| Kamšt | ||||
| Koširjeva kašča | ||||
| Kovačija na vodni pogon | ||||
| Kovaški muzej | ||||
| Lectarjev muzej | ||||
| Loški muzej | ||||
| Mestni Muzej Idrija | ||||
| Mestni Muzej Idrija, historic mine railway engines exibit | ||||
| Mlin na vodni pogon | ||||
| Municipal and Beekeeping Museum | ||||
| Museum of pharmacy and alchemy | ||||
| Museum of Post and Telecommunications | ||||
| Muzej Tomaža Godca | ||||
| Muzej Žiri | ||||
| Oplen's house | ||||
| Prešernova hiša | ||||
| Railway Watchhouse no. 666 | ||||
| Rimski zid | ||||
| Šivčeva hiša (Gallery) | ||||
| Slovenija Partisan Printing | ||||
| Tehniški muzej Slovenije | ||||
| Tehniški oddelek muzeja v Frančiškovem jašku | ||||
| Titovi avtomobili | ||||
| Topilnica Hg | ||||
| Vodna žaga | ||||
| Vrhnika Cultural Centre | ||||
| Železniki Museum |
Libraries in Gorenja Vas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajdovska knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Cankarjeva knjižnica Vrhnika | 0.0 | |||||
| Knižnica Dr. Marje Boršnik | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Antona Tomaža Linharta | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Cerkno | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Črni Vrh | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Ivana Tavčarja | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Ivana Tavčarja - mladinski oddelek | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Ivana Tavčarja Škofja Loka, enota Žiri | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Logatec | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Horjul | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Polhov Gradec | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Šentjošt | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Spodnja Idrija | 0.0 | |||||
| Krajevna knjižnica Naklo | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavričeva knjižnica Ajdovščina | 0.0 | |||||
| Mestna knjižnica Idrija | 0.0 | |||||
| Mestna knjižnica Kranj | 0.0 | |||||
| Osrednja knjižnica Kranj, enota Stražišče | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gorenja Vas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajdovska tržnica | |||||
| Bohinjska tržnica | |||||
| Pokrita Tržnica Vrhnika | |||||
| Tržnica Borovnica |
Restaurants in Gorenja Vas
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gorenja Vas
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gorenja Vas
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gorenja Vas
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gorenja Vas
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gorenja Vas
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gorenja Vas
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gorenja Vas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Pivovarna Advocatus | ||||
| Lintvern | ||||
| Pivovarna Racon d.o.o. - Crazy Duck Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Gorenja Vas
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet Bodental | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Simonhöhe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goldeck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Petzen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kinderalm Valbruna | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tarvisio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macesnovc Rateče | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Planica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rudnik Tršće | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kranjska Gora | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mojstrana | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sella Nevea - Kanin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Velika planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Krvavec | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vogel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soriška planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stari Vrh | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Smučarski center Cerkno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gorenja Vas
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Large Airport |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | Large Airport |
| Trieste Airport | TRS | Large Airport |
| Portorož Airport | POW | Medium Airport |
| Agriturismo Turus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ajdovščina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ali Friuli Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Azienda Agricola Balduit Giuliano Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bovec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerknica-Marof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Črnotiče Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Divača Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Feldkirchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gorizia Duca d'Aosta Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grobničko Polje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamnik - Dulnica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lesce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nötsch im Gailtal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Novi Lazi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Postojna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Prosecco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Šentvid pri Stični Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wolfsberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gorenja Vas
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pošta Gorenja vas | |
| Pošta Poljane nad Škofjo Loko |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gorenja Vas
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cerkev Marijininega vnebovzetja | |
| Cerkev Mučeništva Janeza Krstnika | |
| Church of Saint Lawrence | |
| Sv. Jedrt | |
| Sv. Urban | |
| Sv. Volbenk | |
| Sveta Sobota | |
| Sveti FIlip in Jakob | |
| Sveti Jurij Mučenec | |
| Sveti Križ | |
| Sveti Martin | |
| Sveti Primož in Felicijan | |
| Sveti Urh | |
| Sveti Vid | |
| Svetri Tilen | |
| Župnijska cerkev spreobrnitve sv. Pavla |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Gorenja Vas?
Gorenja Vas has a population of 1,192 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 523 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gorenja Vas?
Gorenja Vas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.6 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.