Ponikve, Dobrepolje

For other uses, see Ponikve.

Ponikve (pronounced [pɔˈniːkʋɛ]; German: Ponique^[2]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Dobrepolje in Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.^[3]

Ponikve
Ponikve Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′42.82″N 14°39′5.83″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Dobrepolje
Area
• Total	7.36 km2 (2.84 sq mi)
Elevation	463.1 m (1,519.4 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	503
• Density	68/km2 (180/sq mi)
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Name

The name Ponikve is a plural form derived from the word ponikva 'influent stream' or 'sinkhole' (into which such a stream disappears). In its plural form it refers to a gently rolling landscape consisting of the basins of an influent stream. Like other villages named Ponikve and similar names (e.g., Ponikva), it refers to a local landscape element.^[4] In the past the German name was Ponique.^[2]

Church

Saint Florian's Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Florian and belongs to the Parish of Dobrepolje–Videm. It is a Gothic building that was extensively rebuilt in the 18th century.^[5]