# Bovec

> city in Slovenia

**Wikidata**: [Q15855](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15855)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovec)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bovec

## Summary
Bovec is a city located in Slovenia, positioned at an elevation of 434 meters above sea level. As of January 1, 2020, the settlement has a population of 1,586 residents. It serves as the capital of the Municipality of Bovec.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: City (large human settlement)
- **Country**: Slovenia
- **Area**: 367.3 square kilometres
- **Population**: 1,586 (as of 2020-01-01)
  - **Male Population**: 816
  - **Female Population**: 770
- **Coordinates**: 46.33777777777778, 13.552222222222222
- **Elevation**: 434 metres
- **Postal Code**: 5230
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- **License Plate Code**: GO
- **Local Dialing Code**: 386 05
- **UN/LOCODE**: SIBVC
- **Website**: https://obcina.bovec.si/
- **Slovene Cultural Heritage Register ID**: 10007
- **Heritage Designation**: Registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia
- **Capital Of**: Municipality of Bovec
- **Located In**: Municipality of Bovec
- **Shares Border With**: Tarvisio, Chiusaforte, Resia
- **Twinned Administrative Body**: Tarcento
- **Aliases**: Cezsoca, Čezsoča, SI-006, Flitscher Klause, Plezzo, Flitsch
- **Demonyms**: Bovčan (preferred), plezzani (masculine plural)

## FAQs
**What is the population of Bovec?**
As of January 1, 2020, Bovec has a total population of 1,586 people, consisting of 816 males and 770 females, according to census data.

**Where is Bovec located?**
Bovec is a city in Slovenia situated at an elevation of 434 metres. It is the capital of and located within the Municipality of Bovec.

**What are the postal and dialing codes for Bovec?**
The postal code for Bovec is 5230, and the local dialing code is 386 05.

**Is Bovec recognized as a cultural heritage site?**
Yes, Bovec holds the designation of a registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia and is listed in the Slovene Cultural Heritage Register with ID 10007.

## Why It Matters
Bovec serves as an administrative center as the capital of the Municipality of Bovec. Its status as a registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia underscores its historical and cultural value. The city's location, bordering Tarvisio, Chiusaforte, and Resia, positions it as a significant point within the region. Its inclusion in numerous international identifiers and databases, such as GND, VIAF, and Library of Congress, reflects its global recognition and importance.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Significance**: Serves as the capital of the Municipality of Bovec.
- **Cultural Recognition**: Designated as a registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia.
- **Geographical Position**: Located at 434 metres above sea level with specific coordinates 46.33777777777778, 13.552222222222222.
- **International Identifiers**: Possesses multiple global IDs including GND (4238662-7), VIAF (142041189), Library of Congress Authority ID (n92084522), and GeoNames ID (3203611).
- **Border Connections**: Shares borders with Tarvisio, Chiusaforte, and Resia.
- **Municipal Twinning**: Twinned with the administrative body of Tarcento.
- **Multilingual Coverage**: Has Wikipedia pages in 41 different languages including English, German, Italian, and Slovenian.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Bovec is a city situated in Slovenia with precise geographical coordinates at 46.33777777777778 latitude and 13.552222222222222 longitude. The city stands at an elevation of 434 metres above sea level and covers an area of 367.3 square kilometres. It is positioned within the Municipality of Bovec, of which it also serves as the capital.

The city shares its borders with three other locations: Tarvisio, Chiusaforte, and Resia.

### Demographics
According to census data recorded on January 1, 2020, Bovec has a total population of 1,586 residents. The gender breakdown consists of 816 males and 770 females.

### Governance and Administration
Bovec functions as the administrative center for the Municipality of Bovec. The city operates under the standard Slovenian timezone framework, observing UTC+01:00 during standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.

For vehicular registration, the city uses the license plate code "GO". The local dialing code for telecommunications is "386 05".

### Infrastructure and Services
The city utilizes the postal code 5230 for mail services. In terms of global trade and logistics, Bovec is assigned the UN/LOCODE "SIBVC". The official website for the municipality is https://obcina.bovec.si/.

### Cultural Heritage
Bovec is officially designated as a "registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia." It is recorded in the Slovene Cultural Heritage Register under the ID 10007.

### International Identifiers and Databases
Bovec is indexed in numerous international databases and authority files:
- **GND ID**: 4238662-7
- **VIAF ID**: 142041189
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n92084522
- **GeoNames ID**: 3203611
- **Freebase ID**: /m/06m82p
- **Who's On First ID**: 101845313
- **WorldCat Entities ID**: E39PBJpdTCtRqK4Ct4kBDVFBT3
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -75897
- **FAST ID**: 1262847
- **IDRef ID**: 057295255
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007530942105171
- **National Library of Israel ID (Old)**: 001031141
- **Yale LUX ID**: place/2305ef5f-3395-4efa-8914-efae644a31ff

Additional encyclopedia and database entries include:
- **Hrvatska Enciklopedija ID**: 9069
- **Treccani's Enciclopedia Italiana ID**: "plezzo" (1935) and "plezzo_res-a694f52c-87e6-11dc-8e9d-0016357eee51" (1949)
- **DE Agostini ID**: Plèzzo
- **NL CR AUT ID**: ge359537
- **Archinform Location ID**: 4951
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 3203611

### Naming and Aliases
The city is known by several names in different languages and contexts. Its primary demonym is "Bovčan," with "plezzani" used for the masculine plural form. Other aliases include:
- Cezsoca
- Čezsoča
- SI-006
- Flitscher Klause
- Plezzo
- Flitsch

### Media and Online Presence
Bovec has a significant presence across various Wikimedia projects and online platforms:
- **Wikipedia Title**: Bovec
- **Sitelink Count**: 47
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Articles exist in 41 languages including Arabic, Bosnian, Catalan, Chechen, Cebuano, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, German, Greek, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Persian, French, Friulian, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Dutch, Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Simple English, Slovak, Slovenian, Albanian, Serbian, Swedish, Tatar, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
- **Wikimedia Commons Gallery**: Bovec
- **Wikimedia Commons Category**: Bovec
- **Quora Topic**: Bovec

Visual media associated with the city includes:
- **Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bovec_aerial_view.jpg
- **Page Banner**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bovec_Wikivoyage_Banner.jpg
- **Locator Map Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Obcine_bovec.png

### Twin Towns
Bovec maintains a twinning relationship with the administrative body of Tarcento.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. [Prebivalstvo - izbrani kazalniki, naselja, Slovenija, letno. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia](https://pxweb.stat.si/SiStatData/pxweb/sl/Data/-/05C5004S.px/)
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/si.htm)
8. Quora
9. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)