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Municipality of Tolmin

February 12, 2023

The Municipality of Tolmin (pronounced [tɔlˈmiːn]; Slovene: Občina Tolmin) is a municipality in northwestern Slovenia. Its seat and largest settlement is Tolmin.

Municipality of Tolmin
Občina Tolmin
Municipality
Tolmin, the centre of the municipality
Coat of arms
Location of the Municipality of Tolmin in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°11′4″N 13°43′59″E / 46.18444°N 13.73306°E / 46.18444; 13.73306Coordinates: 46°11′4″N 13°43′59″E / 46.18444°N 13.73306°E / 46.18444; 13.73306
Country Slovenia
Government
 • MayorUroš Brežan
Area
 • Total381.5 km2 (147.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)[1]
 • Total12,198
 • Density32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
Websitewww.tolmin.si

History

See also: Gorizia and Gradisca, Austrian Littoral, and Julian March

In ancient times the area was inhabited by the Illyrians and then by the Romans. In the 6th century the Slavs, ancestors of present-day Slovenes, settled the area.

Until 1420 it belonged to the Patriarchate of Aquileia, when it was acquired by the Republic of Venice. In 1514 it became a possession of the Habsburgs, who gave it as fief to the Coronini-Cronberg family. Medieval documents testify to a long series of uprisings, culminating in the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713. That particular insurgence spread from Tolmin County to the Vipava Valley, Karst, and Brda, and further on to northern Istria. The uprising was mercilessly crushed by the imperial army and its eleven leaders were beheaded.

In the 16th century, the area became part of the County of Gorizia and Gradisca. During the World War I, Tolmin served as a base for the victorious breach of the Soča/Isonzo Front. Occupied by Italian troops at the end of 1918, it was part of the Kingdom of Italy between 1918 and 1943 (nominally to 1947) as a commune of the Province of Gorizia (as Tolmino), except during the period between 1924 and 1927, when the Province of Gorizia was abolished and annexed to the Province of Udine.[2] and between 1943 and 1945 of the Nazi German Operational Zone Adriatic Coast. In 1945 it was liberated by the Yugoslav Partisans and in 1947 it was officially annexed to Yugoslavia. Since then, it has been an integral part of Slovenia.

Geography

The Tolmin area includes the Tolminka and Zadlaščica basins at the entrance to Triglav National Park, which are also its lowest point (180 meters or 590 feet). A special feature of the Tolminka Basins is a thermal spring at the end of the path. The region also boasts several record-holding waterfalls (Brinta Falls, 104 meters or 341 feet and Gregorčič Falls, 88 meters or 289 feet) and several other smaller waterfalls hidden in the ravines of Cold Creek (Slovene: Mrzli potok), Godiča Creek, Pščak Creek, and Sopotnica Creek.

Settlements

 
Villages in the municipality

In addition to the municipal seat of Tolmin, the municipality also includes the following settlements:

Culture

Tolmin has been the venue for the Metaldays heavy metal festival, Punk Rock Holiday, and Soča Reggae Riversplash festival.

Politics

The Municipality of Tolmin is governed by a mayor elected every four years by popular vote, and a municipal council of 22 members. The local political scene is relatively diversified, with no prevalence of a particular party, although the conservative New Slovenia and Slovenian People's Party tend to receive a higher proportion of votes than their national average. Traditionally, the left-wing and liberal parties have been stronger in the town center, whereas the countryside tends to favor conservative parties. In national politics, the Tolmin electoral district has highly favored the conservative Slovenian Democratic Party, but this is largely due to the prevalence of this party in the other two municipalities forming the district, (Bovec and Kobarid).

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census of 2002
  2. ^ . Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-06-09. Tolmin was during Italian Rule

External links

  •   Media related to Municipality of Tolmin at Wikimedia Commons
  • Municipality of Tolmin on Geopedia

February 12, 2023
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The Municipality of Tolmin pronounced tɔlˈmiːn Slovene Obcina Tolmin is a municipality in northwestern Slovenia Its seat and largest settlement is Tolmin Municipality of Tolmin Obcina TolminMunicipalityTolmin the centre of the municipalityCoat of armsLocation of the Municipality of Tolmin in SloveniaCoordinates 46 11 4 N 13 43 59 E 46 18444 N 13 73306 E 46 18444 13 73306 Coordinates 46 11 4 N 13 43 59 E 46 18444 N 13 73306 E 46 18444 13 73306Country SloveniaGovernment MayorUros BrezanArea Total381 5 km2 147 3 sq mi Population 2002 1 Total12 198 Density32 km2 83 sq mi Time zoneUTC 01 CET Summer DST UTC 02 CEST Websitewww wbr tolmin wbr si Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Settlements 3 Culture 4 Politics 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditSee also Gorizia and Gradisca Austrian Littoral and Julian March In ancient times the area was inhabited by the Illyrians and then by the Romans In the 6th century the Slavs ancestors of present day Slovenes settled the area Until 1420 it belonged to the Patriarchate of Aquileia when it was acquired by the Republic of Venice In 1514 it became a possession of the Habsburgs who gave it as fief to the Coronini Cronberg family Medieval documents testify to a long series of uprisings culminating in the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713 That particular insurgence spread from Tolmin County to the Vipava Valley Karst and Brda and further on to northern Istria The uprising was mercilessly crushed by the imperial army and its eleven leaders were beheaded In the 16th century the area became part of the County of Gorizia and Gradisca During the World War I Tolmin served as a base for the victorious breach of the Soca Isonzo Front Occupied by Italian troops at the end of 1918 it was part of the Kingdom of Italy between 1918 and 1943 nominally to 1947 as a commune of the Province of Gorizia as Tolmino except during the period between 1924 and 1927 when the Province of Gorizia was abolished and annexed to the Province of Udine 2 and between 1943 and 1945 of the Nazi German Operational Zone Adriatic Coast In 1945 it was liberated by the Yugoslav Partisans and in 1947 it was officially annexed to Yugoslavia Since then it has been an integral part of Slovenia Geography EditThe Tolmin area includes the Tolminka and Zadlascica basins at the entrance to Triglav National Park which are also its lowest point 180 meters or 590 feet A special feature of the Tolminka Basins is a thermal spring at the end of the path The region also boasts several record holding waterfalls Brinta Falls 104 meters or 341 feet and Gregorcic Falls 88 meters or 289 feet and several other smaller waterfalls hidden in the ravines of Cold Creek Slovene Mrzli potok Godica Creek Pscak Creek and Sopotnica Creek Settlements Edit Villages in the municipality In addition to the municipal seat of Tolmin the municipality also includes the following settlements Baca pri Modreju Baca pri Podbrdu Bukovski Vrh Cadrg Ciginj Daber Dolenja Trebusa Dolgi Laz Dolje Drobocnik Gabrje Gorenja Trebusa Gorenji Log Gorski Vrh Grahovo ob Baci Grant Grudnica Hudajuzna Idrija pri Baci Kal Kamno Kanalski Lom Klavze Kneske Ravne Kneza Koritnica Kozarsce Kozmerice Kuk Lisec Ljubinj Logarsce Loje Modrej Modrejce Most na Soci Obloke Pecine Petrovo Brdo Podbrdo Podmelec Polje Poljubinj Ponikve Porezen Postaja Prapetno Prapetno Brdo Roce Rut Sela nad Podmelcem Sela pri Volcah Selce Selisce Sentviska Gora Slap ob Idrijci Stopnik Strzisce Temljine Tolminske Ravne Tolminski Lom Trtnik Volarje Volcanski Ruti Volce Zabce Zadlaz Cadrg Zadlaz Zabce Zakraj Zatolmin ZnojileCulture EditTolmin has been the venue for the Metaldays heavy metal festival Punk Rock Holiday and Soca Reggae Riversplash festival Politics EditThe Municipality of Tolmin is governed by a mayor elected every four years by popular vote and a municipal council of 22 members The local political scene is relatively diversified with no prevalence of a particular party although the conservative New Slovenia and Slovenian People s Party tend to receive a higher proportion of votes than their national average Traditionally the left wing and liberal parties have been stronger in the town center whereas the countryside tends to favor conservative parties In national politics the Tolmin electoral district has highly favored the conservative Slovenian Democratic Party but this is largely due to the prevalence of this party in the other two municipalities forming the district Bovec and Kobarid References Edit Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia census of 2002 Amministrazione Archived from the original on 2011 07 19 Retrieved 2010 06 09 Tolmin was during Italian RuleExternal links Edit Media related to Municipality of Tolmin at Wikimedia Commons Municipality of Tolmin on Geopedia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Municipality of Tolmin amp oldid 1114601985, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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