Notranje Gorice is a settlement in the City Municipality of Ljubljana in central Slovenia. It lies in the traditional region of Lower Carniola (Dolenjska) and is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.
Geography
- Coordinates: approximately 45°59′N 14°34′E.
- Elevation: about 311 m (1,020 ft) above sea level.
- Area: roughly 2.72 km² (1.05 sq mi).
Demographics
- According to the 2002 census, the settlement had a population of 1,093 residents. More recent official population figures have not been published in readily accessible sources.
Administrative status
- Notranje Gorice is part of the City Municipality of Ljubljana, which governs the capital city and its surrounding settlements.
- It belongs to the Ljubljana Urban Municipality’s Šentvid District for local administrative purposes.
Name and etymology
The Slovene name Notranje Gorice translates literally as “inner little hills,” with notranje meaning “inner” or “interior” and gorice being the diminutive form of gora (“hill” or “mountain”). The name distinguishes the settlement from nearby Zunanji Gorice (“outer little hills”), another locality in the area.
Infrastructure and landmarks
- The settlement is primarily residential, featuring a mixture of single‑family homes and small farms.
- Local road connections link Notranje Gorice to the neighboring villages of Šentvid, Zalog, and other parts of the Ljubljana metropolitan area.
- Public services such as primary education, cultural facilities, and commercial outlets are accessed mainly in nearby Šentvid and central Ljubljana.
Cultural and historical notes
- Historical records indicate that the area was part of the broader rural landscape of Lower Carniola, with agricultural activity dating back several centuries.
- No specific historical monument or heritage site within Notranje Gorice has been documented in major cultural heritage registers as of the latest available data.
Statistical and governmental sources
- Population and area figures are derived from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (Statistični urad Republike Slovenije).
- Administrative details are based on information provided by the City Municipality of Ljubljana.
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census data (2002).
- City Municipality of Ljubljana official website.
- Slovene Geographical Names database.
