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Destrnik
Občina Destrnik— Settlement and Municipality — Janežovci in destrnik municipality
Location of the Municipality of Destrnik in Slovenia
Location of the settlemnet of Destrnik in Slovenia
DestrnikCoordinates: 46°29′32″N 15°52′48″E / 46.49222°N 15.88°ECoordinates: 46°29′32″N 15°52′48″E / 46.49222°N 15.88°E Country 
SloveniaGovernment - Mayor Franc Pukšič Area - Total 34.4 km2 (13.3 sq mi) Population (2002)[1] - Total 2,496 - Density 72.6/km2 (187.9/sq mi) Time zone CET (UTC+01) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02) Destrnik is a settlement and a municipality in northeastern Slovenia. It lies in the Slovenske Gorice hills, to the north of Ptuj. The area was part of the traditional region of Lower Styria. It is now included in the Drava statistical region.[2]
The local parish church, built on the highest point in the settlement, dominates its landscape and appears in the municipal coat of arms. It is dedicated to Saint Urban and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. It dates to the 16th century with 18th century adaptations. The feast day of Saint Urban, 25 May, has also been chosen as the official municipal feast.[3]
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Destrnik Settlements Landmarks Church of the Saint Urban, Škarjak museumCategories:- Populated places in the Municipality of Destrnik
- Municipalities of Slovenia
- Podravska statistical region geography stubs
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