Orlaka

Orlaka (pronounced [ˈoːɾlaka]) is a small settlement south of Šumberk in the Municipality of Trebnje in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Orlaka
Orlaka is located in Slovenia
Orlaka
Orlaka
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′40.88″N 14°53′17.41″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityTrebnje
Area
  Total1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi)
Elevation
456.6 m (1,498.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total43
[1]

Name

Orlaka was attested in historical sources as Horlach in 1378, Orlakchen in 1390, Arlakchen in 1440, and Arlach in 1448, among other spellings.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Trebnje municipal site
  3. "Orlaka". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
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