Geography
Srednja Vas v Bohinju (pronounced [ˈsɾeːdɲa ˈʋaːs ʋ bɔˈxiːnju]) is a settlement in the Upper Carniola (Slovene: Gorenjska) region of north‑western Slovenia. It lies within the Municipality of Bohinj, southeast of the town of Bohinj and the Bohinj‑Lake basin, at an elevation of approximately 585 m (1,920 ft) above sea level. The settlement is situated on the road linking the villages of Stara Fužina and Jezersko, in the foothills of the Julian Alps.
Administrative classification
- Country: Slovenia
- Traditional region: Upper Carniola
- Statistical region: Upper Carniola
- Municipality: Bohinj
Area and population
According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the settlement covered an area of about 5.3 km² (2.0 sq mi). In the 2002 census the recorded population was 226 inhabitants. More recent population figures have not been published in a widely available national statistical release; therefore, the current number of residents is not definitively documented in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.
History
The name “Srednja Vas” (literally “middle village”) indicates its historical position as a settlement located between other nearby villages. Historical records mention the settlement dating back to at least the 14th century, when it appeared in land registers under its German name Mittelndorf. Over the centuries, the community has been predominantly agricultural, with a focus on livestock farming and forestry, reflecting the broader economic patterns of the Upper Carniola countryside.
Cultural and religious sites
The settlement contains a small chapel‑shrine dedicated to Saint Andrew, which dates from the early 20th century and serves as a local place of worship. No larger parish church is located within Srednja Vas v Bohinju; the nearest parish church is in Stara Fužina.
Etymology
The Slovene toponym Srednja vas is a compound of srednja (“middle”) and vas (“village”). The designation is common in Slovene place‑names and typically denotes a settlement positioned centrally among a group of villages or between two larger settlements. The suffix “v Bohinju” differentiates this Srednja vas from other settlements of the same name elsewhere in Slovenia by specifying that it lies within the geographic area of Bohinj.
Transport and accessibility
A local road provides direct access to the regional road network that connects Bohinj with the town of Bled to the east and the Triglav National Park area to the west. Public bus services operating in the municipality include routes that stop in Srednja Vas v Bohinju, linking the settlement with larger population centres in the Upper Carniola region.
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census data (2002).
- “Srednja Vas v Bohinju,” Geografski inštitut (Geographic Institute of Slovenia) place‑name database.
- Štremfelj, J. (1995). Zgodovina Bohinjskega območja (History of the Bohinj Area). Ljubljana: Založba Mladinska knjiga.
Note: Population figures after 2002 have not been released in a comprehensive, publicly accessible statistical compilation; therefore, the most recent reliable census figure remains that of 2002.
