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Ozeljan, Nova Gorica

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Ozeljan
Country Slovenia
RegionGoriška, Slovenian Littoral
MunicipalityNova Gorica
Area
 • Total
3.74 km2 (1.44 sq mi)
Elevation
113.8 m (373.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
778
[1]

Ozelján is a village in the lower Vipava Valley in western Slovenia. It is part of the Municipality of Nova Gorica in the Goriška region of the Slovenian Littoral.[2]

The core of the village was built around the church dedicated to Saint James and the Coronnini mansion. The church belongs to the Parish of Šempas.[3]

History

The settlement was first mentioned in the 12th century (in the year 1176). The village was part of the Parish of Šempas. In the former times the locals were mainly farmers. According to tradition however, they were also very known middle-man.

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Nova Gorica Municipality site
  3. ^ Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008
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