Bakovnik

Bakovnik (pronounced [ˈbaːkɔu̯nik], German: Bakounik^[1][2]) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Kamnik in central Slovenia. It is now part of the town of Kamnik. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.

Bakovnik
Bakovnik Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°12′33″N 14°35′59″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Kamnik
Elevation	362 m (1,188 ft)

Geography

Bakovnik lies south of Kamnik, between Duplica and Perovo, above the right bank of the Kamnik Bistrica River.

History

Bakovnik was annexed by Kamnik in 1934, ending its existence as an independent settlement.^[3][4] Bakovnik quickly urbanized after its annexation and lost its original agricultural character.^[5]