# Postojna

> city in Slovenia

**Wikidata**: [Q15901](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15901)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postojna)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/postojna

## Summary
Postojna is a city in Slovenia located in the Municipality of Postojna, with a population of 9,605 as of the 2020 census.

## Key Facts
- Area: 33.3 square kilometres (preferred value from source)
- Coordinates: 45.77435 latitude, 14.21528 longitude
- Population: 9,605 (2020 census)
- Male population: 4,831 (2020 census)
- Female population: 4,774 (2020 census)
- Postal code: 6230
- Timezone: Central European Time (UTC+01:00 standard, UTC+02:00 daylight saving time)
- Elevation: 554-556.4 meters above sea level
- License plate code: PO
- Local dialing code: 05
- Country: Slovenia
- Wikipedia languages: supported in 36 languages (an, ar, ast, be, be_x_old, bg, bs, ca, ce, ceb, cs, da, de, el, en, eo, es, et, eu, fa, fi, fr, gl, he, hr, hu, it, ko, la, lt, mdf, mk, nl, nn, no, pl, pt, ro, ru, sh, sk, sl, sq, sr, sv, tt, uk, ur, vi, zh)

## FAQs
- What is the population of Postojna? Postojna had a population of 9,605 as of the 2020 census, with 4,831 males and 4,774 females.
- What is the area of Postojna? The city covers 33.3 square kilometres.
- What is the elevation of Postojna? Postojna is situated at 554-556.4 meters above sea level.
- What is the postal code for Postojna? The postal code is 6230.
- What languages are supported on Wikipedia for Postojna? Wikipedia supports 36 languages for Postojna.

## Why It Matters
Postojna holds significance as a major urban center in Slovenia's Primorsko-notranjska region. Its population and geographical position make it an important administrative and economic hub. The city's connection to the Municipality of Postojna and its international recognition through various identifiers contribute to its significance in regional development and tourism.

## Notable For
- Postojna is distinguished by its extensive cave system (implied by the images and references to Postojna Cave)
- It has multiple international identifiers including Wikidata ID, GND ID, VIAF ID, and others
- The city has been referenced in various encyclopedias and reference works
- It serves as the capital of the Municipality of Postojna

## Body
### Geography and Location
Postojna is situated in southwestern Slovenia within the Primorsko-notranjska region. The city lies at coordinates 45.77435°N, 14.21528°E and has an elevation ranging from 554 to 556.4 meters above sea level. It covers an area of 33.3 square kilometres and is part of the Municipality of Postojna.

### Demographics
According to the 2020 census, Postojna had a total population of 9,605 residents. The population breakdown shows 4,831 males and 4,774 females. The city's population is managed by the Statistical Office of Slovenia, with data published on April 28, 2021.

### Infrastructure and Transportation
Postojna uses the license plate code "PO" and has a local dialing code of 05. The city's postal code is 6230. The time zone is Central European Time, with standard time at UTC+01:00 and daylight saving time at UTC+02:00.

### International Recognition and References
Postojna has multiple international identifiers:
- Wikidata ID: Q24010939
- GND ID: 4068410-6 (preferred)
- VIAF ID: 148987060, 235034071, 140205117
- WOEID: 531197
- Freebase ID: /m/02n0zz
- Geonames ID: 3192673
- OpenWeatherMap ID: 3192673

The city appears in various reference works and encyclopedias, including Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, and Meyers Konversations-Lexikon.

### Culture and Tourism
Postojna is known for its natural attractions, particularly the Postojna Cave system, which is referenced in the images and descriptions. The city has a website (http://www.postojna.si/) and appears in various Wikimedia categories and collections.

### Governance and Administration
Postojna serves as the capital of the Municipality of Postojna and is governed according to Slovenian administrative structures. The city has been referenced in various cataloging systems including the National Library of Israel, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, and others.

## 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. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/si.htm)
7. Quora
8. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)