# Kostanjevica na Krki

> city in Slovenia

**Wikidata**: [Q15885](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15885)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostanjevica_na_Krki)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kostanjevica-na-krki

## Summary
Kostanjevica na Krki is a city located in Slovenia, classified as a large human settlement. It serves as the capital of the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki. As of January 1, 2020, the city has a population of 689 residents and covers a total area of 2.4 square kilometers.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Instance of a city (defined as a large human settlement).
- **Location**: Situated in Slovenia; specifically located within and serves as the capital of the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 45.846325, Longitude 15.424869.
- **Area**: 2.4 square kilometres.
- **Population**: 689 (as of the 2020 census).
    - **Male Population**: 362.
    - **Female Population**: 327.
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **UN/LOCODE**: SIKST.
- **Aliases**: Kostanjevica; 科斯塔涅维察 (Chinese).
- **Wikidata Description**: City in Slovenia.

## FAQs
**What are the demographic details of Kostanjevica na Krki?**
According to the 2020 census conducted on January 1, the city has a total population of 689 people. The population is composed of 362 males and 327 females.

**Where is Kostanjevica na Krki located geographically and administratively?**
The city is located in Slovenia at coordinates 45.846325°N, 15.424869°E. Administratively, it is distinct from but serves as the capital of the surrounding Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki.

**What identifiers are associated with Kostanjevica na Krki in international databases?**
The city is listed under various international identifiers, including the UN/LOCODE "SIKST," the GeoNames ID "3197581," and the VIAF ID "130336761." It also holds a GND ID of "4393243-5" and a Library of Congress Authority ID of "n93124075."

## Why It Matters
Kostanjevica na Krki functions as an administrative hub within its region, serving as the capital of the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki. While the city itself covers a compact area of 2.4 square kilometers, its status as a capital and a "large human settlement" (city class) distinguishes it from smaller rural settlements in Slovenia. The city maintains a specific logistical identity recognized internationally through its UN/LOCODE (SIKST), facilitating its identification in trade and transport contexts. Its detailed census data regarding gender distribution and precise geographic coordinates further cement its status as a formally recognized and monitored entity within the Slovenian national framework.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as the capital of the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki.
- **International Recognition**: Holds a specific United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) identifier: SIKST.
- **Digital Footprint**: The entity possesses a high volume of cross-referenced identifiers across major libraries and knowledge bases, including the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the National Library of Israel, and the German National Library.
- **Census Detail**: Detailed population statistics are available distinguishing between male (362) and female (327) residents as of the 2020 census.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Kostanjevica na Krki is an urban settlement (city) situated in the country of Slovenia. Geographically, it is positioned at latitude 45.846325 and longitude 15.424869. The city occupies a total land area of 2.4 square kilometres.

Administratively, the city is located within the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki. It is explicitly distinct from the municipality entity itself but functions as the municipality's capital. This distinction is noted in structural property data which differentiates the city from the municipality.

### Demographics
Population data for Kostanjevica na Krki is derived from a census conducted with a determination date of January 1, 2020. The total population recorded at that time was 689 individuals.
- **Male Population**: 362
- **Female Population**: 327

These statistics are archived and sourced from Slovenian statistical databases (SiStat).

### Technical Identifiers and Classifications
The city is catalogued extensively across various international and national knowledge systems:
- **Logistics**: UN/LOCODE **SIKST**.
- **Libraries and Archives**:
    - **GND ID**: 4393243-5 (German National Library)
    - **VIAF ID**: 130336761 (Virtual International Authority File)
    - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n93124075
    - **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID**: 155826146
    - **National Library of Israel ID**: 987007533263205171
    - **NL CR AUT ID**: ge743813 (Czech National Library)
- **Geographic Databases**:
    - **GeoNames ID**: 3197581
    - **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -85340
    - **Who's on First ID**: 101793007
    - **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 3197581
    - **Museum Digital Place ID**: 32461
- **Knowledge Graphs**:
    - **Freebase ID**: /m/0g1zsp
    - **SNARC ID**: Artur Mas
    - **FactGrid Item ID**: Ernest Cassel
    - **Yale LUX ID**: place/2ccbebc7-5047-45a7-9b29-9d25a916cf6e

### Digital Presence
The city is represented on Wikimedia Commons under the category "Kostanjevica na Krki," with a primary image available at `KostanjevicaNaKrki-1.JPG`. It maintains a Wikipedia presence across 28 different language editions, including English, German, French, Chinese, and others. The Wikipedia title for the entity is "Kostanjevica na Krki." The standard time for the city is UTC+01:00, switching to UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.

## References

1. BnF authorities
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. GeoNames
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/si.htm)
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File