Šoštanj
Šoštanj | |
|---|---|
Town | |
From top, left to right: Mravljak Brothers Square, St. Hermagoras and Fortunatus Church, Vošnjak Factory, Kajuh Hall, Mayer Villa, Šoštanj Castle | |
| Coordinates: 46°22′47.16″N 15°2′53.65″E / 46.3797667°N 15.0482361°E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Savinja |
| Municipality | Šoštanj |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 358.7 m (1,176.8 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 2,933 |
| Climate | Cfb |
Šoštanj (pronounced [ˈʃóːʃtan] ⓘ; German: Schönstein) is a town in northern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Šoštanj. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The entire municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.