# Kranjska Gora > place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia **Wikidata**: [Q2139428](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2139428) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kranjska_Gora) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kranjska-gora ## Summary Kranjska Gora is a place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia, classified as both a human settlement and a city. It serves as the capital of the Municipality of Kranjska Gora and is distinct from the municipality itself. The settlement is designated as a registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia. ## Key Facts - **Location**: Located in the Municipality of Kranjska Gora, within the region of Upper Carniola, Slovenia. - **Coordinates**: 46.485381° latitude, 13.787108° longitude. - **Elevation**: 806.3 meters above sea level. - **Area**: 44.7 square kilometers. - **Population (2020 Census)**: 1,519 total residents, comprising 747 males and 772 females. - **Administrative Role**: Capital of the Municipality of Kranjska Gora. - **Time Zone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time). - **Heritage Status**: Registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia (Register ID: 9410). - **Alias**: Also known as Kronau. - **Official Website**: http://www.kranjska-gora.si. - **Classification**: Instance of a human settlement and a city (large human settlement). ## FAQs **Where is Kranjska Gora located?** Kranjska Gora is situated in Upper Carniola, Slovenia. It is geographically positioned at coordinates 46.485381, 13.787108 and serves as the capital of the Municipality of Kranjska Gora. **What is the population of Kranjska Gora?** As of the January 1, 2020 census, the settlement has a population of 1,519 people. This figure includes 747 males and 772 females. **What is the cultural significance of Kranjska Gora?** The settlement is recognized as a registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia. It is assigned the identifier 9410 in the Slovene cultural heritage register. **Is Kranjska Gora a city?** Yes, Kranjska Gora is classified as a city, which is defined as a large human settlement. Despite this status, it is explicitly defined as being different from the administrative entity known as the Municipality of Kranjska Gora. **What are the geographical characteristics of Kranjska Gora?** The settlement covers an area of 44.7 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 806.3 meters above sea level. It observes the Central European time zones, switching between UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00 for daylight saving time. ## Why It Matters Kranjska Gora holds administrative importance as the capital seat of its namesake municipality, anchoring the local governance of the region. Its designation as a registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia underscores its value in the preservation of national history and architecture. The settlement provides a distinct demographic and geographic footprint within Upper Carniola, offering detailed census data and heritage documentation that contribute to the broader understanding of Slovenian cultural and municipal landscapes. ## Notable For - Being designated as a registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia with register ID 9410. - Serving as the capital of the Municipality of Kranjska Gora while remaining a distinct entity from the municipality itself. - Having a population where females (772) outnumber males (747) according to the 2020 census. - Possessing a specific elevation of 806.3 meters above sea level. - Having a historical alias, Kronau. - Maintaining a digital presence across approximately 30 different language versions of Wikipedia. ## Body ### Geography and Location Kranjska Gora is situated in the region of Upper Carniola within the country of Slovenia. Geographically, it is located at the coordinates 46.485381 latitude and 13.787108 longitude. The settlement covers a total area of 44.7 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 806.3 meters above sea level. The region adheres to the Central European time standards, observing UTC+01:00 as standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time. ### Administration and Classification The settlement is classified as a human settlement and a city, the latter defined as a large human settlement. It functions as the capital of the Municipality of Kranjska Gora, though it is explicitly noted as being different from the municipality itself. This distinction separates the physical settlement from the surrounding administrative or municipal boundaries. ### Demographics According to data determined by a census on January 1, 2020, Kranjska Gora has a total population of 1,519 inhabitants. The population is divided into 747 males and 772 females. These statistics are sourced from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia and referenced in datasets regarding selected indicators for settlements in Slovenia on an annual basis. ### Cultural Heritage Kranjska Gora holds a protected status within Slovenia as a registered immobile cultural heritage. This designation is recorded under the identifier 9410 in the Slovene cultural heritage register. This status formally recognizes the settlement's importance regarding cultural and historical preservation. ### Identification and External References The entity is cataloged in numerous global databases and identification systems. It has a VIAF ID of 138441088 and a Library of Congress authority ID of n85149662. GeoNames assigns it an ID of 3197373, which matches its OpenWeatherMap city ID. Other identifiers include a Who's On First ID of 85677431, a Freebase ID of /m/0q9_l, and a WorldCat Entities ID of E39PBJt3XypkJRfGmyXwfkqPcP. Additionally, it is referenced in the GNS with a unique feature ID of -85676 and in the National Library of Israel with a J9U ID of 987007567006005171. ### Online Presence and Media Kranjska Gora maintains an official website at http://www.kranjska-gora.si. The settlement has a significant digital footprint, with a dedicated page banner and an image hosted on Wikimedia Commons. It is the subject of a Wikipedia entry available in 30 languages, including Bulgarian, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Slovenian. A specific category, "Category:Views of Kranjska Gora," exists for organizing media related to the location, and the general Commons category is labeled "Kranjska Gora." ## References 1. [Prebivalstvo - izbrani kazalniki, naselja, Slovenija, letno. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia](https://pxweb.stat.si/SiStatData/pxweb/sl/Data/-/05C5004S.px/) 2. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0 3. GeoNames 4. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File