Svino | |
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Coordinates: 46°14′23.64″N 13°33′58.48″E / 46.2399000°N 13.5662444°ECoordinates: 46°14′23.64″N 13°33′58.48″E / 46.2399000°N 13.5662444°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
Statistical region | Gorizia |
Municipality | Kobarid |
Area | |
• Total | 4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 284.8 m (934.4 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 85 |
Svino (pronounced [ˈsʋiːnɔ]) is a small village near Kobarid in the Littoral region of Slovenia. The church in the village is dedicated to Saint Andrew. It is a small Gothic building with a star vaulted sanctuary.
Svino was first attested in written sources in 1321 as Sfigna (and as Sfina in 1351). The name is derived from *Svinьno (selo/poľe)—literally, 'pig (village/field)'—indicating that the villagers originally raised pigs. See also Sinja Gorica, Vinje pri Moravčah, and Zavino for similar names.