Imenje is a small settlement in the Municipality of Brda, located in the Littoral (Primorska) region of western Slovenia. It lies in the rolling hills of the Brda wine-producing area, close to the border with Italy and southeast of the municipal centre, Dobrovo.
Geography
- Area: Approximately 0.68 km².
- Elevation: About 230 m above sea level.
- Coordinates: 46°03′ N latitude, 13°38′ E longitude.
Administrative division
- Country: Slovenia
- Traditional region: Littoral (Primorska)
- Statistical region: Gorizia (Goriška)
- Municipality: Brda
Demographics
According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, Imenje had a recorded population of 81 inhabitants in the 2002 census. More recent population data are not published in readily available national statistical sources.
Cultural and historical notes
The settlement contains a small chapel that is registered as part of the cultural heritage of the municipality. It is affiliated with the local parish (the exact parish name and dedication of the chapel are not detailed in the available sources).
Etymology
The Slovene name Imenje derives from the common noun “imenje,” meaning “property, estate, or land belonging to a person.” The toponym likely reflects historic patterns of land ownership in the area.
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census data (2002).
- Brda municipal website.
- Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia.
- Geopedia (geographic information system).