Cerknica

Cerknica (pronounced [ˈtseːɾknitsa] ; Italian: Circonio, German: Zirknitz) is a town in the Karst region of southwestern Slovenia, with a population of 4,018 (2016 census). It is the seat of the Municipality of Cerknica. It belongs to the traditional region of Inner Carniola.

Cerknica
From top, left to right: Cerknica skyline, Nativity of Mary Church, Udovič House, Gerbič House, Cerknica Lake
Cerknica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°47′47″N 14°21′29″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityCerknica
Area
  Total14.8 km2 (5.7 sq mi)
Elevation
558.8 m (1,833.3 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,018
  Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Vehicle registrationLJ
ClimateCfb
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