# Hrastnik

> city in Slovenia

**Wikidata**: [Q15871](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15871)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrastnik)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hrastnik

## Summary
Hrastnik is a city located in Slovenia, serving as the capital of the Hrastnik Municipality. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 4,962 inhabitants and covers an area of 5.8 square kilometers.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Hrastnik is an instance of a city, defined as a large human settlement.
- **Location**: The city is situated in Slovenia, specifically within and as the capital of the Hrastnik Municipality.
- **Population**: The population was recorded as 4,962 on January 1, 2020 (preferred data), with a total of 4,995 recorded in 2019.
- **Demographics**: As of January 1, 2020, the male population was 2,570 and the female population was 2,392.
- **Geography**: The city spans an area of 5.8 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 298 meters above sea level.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 46.14611, Longitude 15.08139.
- **Timezone**: Observes UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Identifiers**: UN/LOCODE is SILZH; GND ID is 6051198-9; VIAF ID is 150292776.
- **Official Names**: Native and official name is Hrastnik; historical aliases include SI-034, Hrastnigg, Eichthal, and Eichtal.

## FAQs
**What are the demographic details of Hrastnik?**
As of the January 1, 2020 census, Hrastnik had a population of 4,962 people, comprising 2,570 males and 2,392 females. Previous census data from 2019 recorded a population of 4,995.

**Where is Hrastnik located geographically?**
Hrastnik is located in Slovenia at coordinates 46.14611 N, 15.08139 E. It serves as the capital of the Hrastnik Municipality and is situated 298 meters above sea level.

**What are the different names and identifiers associated with Hrastnik?**
The city is officially named Hrastnik but has been known by aliases such as Hrastnigg, Eichthal, and Eichtal. It is identified by the UN/LOCODE SILZH and has a Geonames ID of 3199296.

**What administrative role does Hrastnik play?**
Hrastnik functions as the capital of the Hrastnik Municipality. It is classified administratively as a city within Slovenia.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of the Hrastnik Municipality, the city serves as a central administrative and demographic hub within the region. Its classification as a city and its specific census data (male and female population counts) provide essential granular data for regional planning and statistical analysis in Slovenia. The preservation of historical aliases like "Eichthal" and "Hrastnigg" highlights its cultural and historical evolution, making it a point of interest for historical geography in Central Europe.

## Notable For
- Serving as the administrative capital of the Hrastnik Municipality.
- Maintaining a comprehensive demographic record with specific gender population splits as of 2020.
- Possessing multiple historical aliases (Hrastnigg, Eichthal, Eichtal), reflecting its multilingual history.
- Being covered by a wide array of international knowledge bases, including 38 sitelinks across various Wikipedia languages.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Hrastnik is geographically positioned at latitude 46.14611 and longitude 15.08139. The city occupies a land area of 5.8 square kilometers. It is situated at an elevation of 298 meters above sea level. The city is located within the Hrastnik Municipality, of which it is the capital. Its timezone follows standard Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) for daylight saving.

### Demographics
Population data for Hrastnik is tracked via census determination methods. As of January 1, 2020, the city recorded a population of 4,962, a figure preferred by statistical sources over the 2019 record of 4,995. The 2020 census provides a gender breakdown:
- **Male Population**: 2,570
- **Female Population**: 2,392
These figures were retrieved from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.

### Names and Etymology
The official and native name of the entity is **Hrastnik**. The city is known by several aliases and historical names, including:
- SI-034
- Hrastnigg
- Eichthal
- Eichtal
The pronunciation of the name is documented in an audio file (Sl-Hrastnik.ogg) available in Slovene.

### Identifiers and External Links
Hrastnik is cataloged in numerous international databases and registries:
- **UN/LOCODE**: SILZH
- **GND ID**: 6051198-9
- **VIAF ID**: 150292776
- **Geonames ID**: 3199296 (and 3199297)
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n2002125944
- **Freebase ID**: /m/03w6j9
- **Who's on First ID**: 101792073
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 3199297
- **Instagram Location ID**: 244552049
- **Yale Lux ID**: place/1e299b9b-f8cb-4cef-95f2-a7fea8722f9f
- **National Library of Israel ID**: 987007480280005171 (Old ID: 001065307)

### Media and Online Presence
The city maintains an official website at `https://www.hrastnik.si/`. Visual documentation of the city includes:
- **Image**: Center_Hrastnika.jpg
- **Locator Map**: Karte_Hrastnik_si.png
The city has a strong presence on Wikimedia projects, with a "sitelink count" of 38. Wikipedia articles exist in numerous languages, including English, German, French, Russian, Japanese, and many others. The main category for the topic is "Category:Hrastnik," with a separate category for views ("Category:Views of Hrastnik") and a category for people born there (referenced by ID Q18757985).

### Related Entities
Hrastnik is related to the class "city," defined as a large human settlement with a sitelink count of 252. A specific feature noted in the knowledge base is a "pedestrian crossing," identified by the SNARC ID.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Prebivalstvo - izbrani kazalniki, naselja, Slovenija, letno. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia](https://pxweb.stat.si/SiStatData/pxweb/sl/Data/-/05C5004S.px/)
3. GeoNames
4. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/si.htm)