Krmelj

Krmelj (pronounced [kəɾˈmeːl]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Sevnica in central Slovenia. It lies in the valley of Hinje Creek, a left tributary of the Mirna River. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region. The history and the development of Krmelj have been significantly influenced by its brown coal mine.

Krmelj
View of Krmelj from the west
Krmelj
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°58′57.54″N 15°11′20.21″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalitySevnica
Area
  Total2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
Elevation
247.3 m (811.4 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total698
  Density343/km2 (890/sq mi)
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