Naklo, Slovenia

Naklo Občina Naklo
—  Town and Municipality  —
Location of the Municipality of Naklo in Slovenia
Naklo Location of the Town of Naklo in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°16′11″N 14°18′55″E / 46.26972°N 14.31528°E / 46.26972; 14.31528Coordinates: 46°16′11″N 14°18′55″E / 46.26972°N 14.31528°E / 46.26972; 14.31528
Country	Slovenia
Government
- Mayor	Ivan Janez Štular
Area
- Total	28.3 km2 (10.9 sq mi)
Population (2002)[1]
- Total	4,899
- Density	173.1/km2 (448.4/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+01)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+02)

Naklo (German: Naklas) is a town and a municipality in Slovenia.

Background

Municipality Naklo lies at an altitude of 407 m and has a total of 5020 residents. The scope of a municipality comprises 28.3 square kilometers. Municipality Naklo combines three centers with a total of 13 villages namely: Bistrica, Cegelnica, Gobovce, Malo Naklo, Naklo, Okroglo, Podbrezje, Polica, Spodnje Duplje, Strahinj, Zadraga, Zgornje Duplje and Žeje.

Location

Municipality Naklo v Ljubljanjska basin lies in the Kranjska plane and in the middle of Naklo's valley between the two oldest terraces of Sava and Tržiška Bistrica. From both sides it is surrounded by wooded area and Dobrava Udin Borst. In the south and east it borders the municipality of Kranj, on the north by the municipality of Tržiče, in the west and west by the municipality Radovljica. Although Naklo's valley is regarded as narrow, the municipality of Naklo has very good road links. On the margins of Udinboršt passes highway Ljubljana - Jesenice, on the west side of the forest there is road towards Jesenice and Tržič. Both lead us to the border crossings with Italy and Austria.

Economy

The municipality of Naklo in Slovenia is very recognized because of its geographic location. Due to the excellent location, transport links and proximity to major economic centers across the country adorn the municipality Naklo strongly developed small business, intensive farming activities and associations. Population has found work in home town, because the large companies such as Merkur, Mercator - Foods and others, regulate their business - storage - also a production center of the loading area, but many are commuting to work to nearby cities Kranj and Tržič. Municipality seeks to promote the development of agriculture, small business and tourism.

Tourism

At the beautiful nature, friendly people and last but not least several historical sights in the municipality have Naklo are tourist attractions. Travelers can be accommodated in private rooms. Those who love nature, may camp at Tržiška Bistrica. They can visit the forests of Udinboršt and Dobrava, play tennis, enjoy horseback riding, cycling, fishing, or visiting the surrounding mountains in Gorenjska countryside.

References

1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census of 2002

External links

• Municipality Naklo