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Place in Lower Carniola, Slovenia
Biška Vas
Biška Vas is located in SloveniaBiška VasBiška VasLocation in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′6.64″N 15°4′39.57″E / 45.8685111°N 15.0776583°E / 45.8685111; 15.0776583
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityMirna Peč
Area
 • Total1.62 km (0.63 sq mi)
Elevation253.9 m (833.0 ft)
Population
 • Total119

Biška Vas (pronounced [ˈbiːʃka ˈʋaːs]) is a village in the Municipality of Mirna Peč in southeastern Slovenia. It lies on the Temenica River north of Mirna Peč. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

Name

Biška Vas was attested in historical sources as Visezdorf in 1343, Vilessendorf in 1351, Swysitschdorff in 1420, and Wissestorff in 1433, among other spellings.

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Mirna Peč municipal site
  3. "Biška Vas". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved January 23, 2021.

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Municipality of Mirna Peč
SettlementsAdministrative seat: Mirna Peč
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