Municipality of Hrastnik

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Municipality of Hrastnik

Občina Hrastnik
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Coat of arms of Municipality of Hrastnik
Coat of arms
Location of the Municipality of Hrastnik in Slovenia
Location of the Municipality of Hrastnik in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°08′N 15°06′E / 46.133°N 15.100°E / 46.133; 15.100Coordinates: 46°08′N 15°06′E / 46.133°N 15.100°E / 46.133; 15.100
Country Slovenia
Government
 • MayorMarko Funkl
Area
 • Total58.6 km2 (22.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)[1]
 • Total10,121
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
Websitewww.hrastnik.si Edit this at Wikidata

The Municipality of Hrastnik (pronounced [ˈxɾaːstnik] (About this soundlisten); Slovene: Občina Hrastnik) is a municipality in central Slovenia. The seat of the municipality is the town of Hrastnik. The area is part of the traditional Styria region. The entire municipality is now included in the Central Sava Statistical Region.

Located in the valley of a minor left bank tributary of the Sava River, the area is known for its rich deposits of coal. Coal mining began in the area in 1804. Surrounding peaks include Mount Kum (1220 m), Mount Mrzlica (1122 m), and Kopitnik Hill (910 m). The area around Kopitnik is protected as a nature reserve. Species such as the capercaillie and chamois run wild in the surrounding forests.[2]

Settlements[]

In addition to the municipal seat of Hrastnik, the municipality also includes the following settlements:

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