Gornji Lakoš (pronounced [ˈɡoːɾnji ˈlaːkɔʃ]; Hungarian: Felsőlakos) is a village southwest of Lendava in the Prekmurje region of Slovenia.[2]
Gornji Lakoš
Felsőlakos | |
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  Gornji Lakoš Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°33′9″N 16°25′5″E / 46.55250°N 16.41806°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Prekmurje |
| Statistical region | Mura |
| Municipality | Lendava |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.14 km2 (1.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 161.1 m (528.5 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 438 |
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Name edit
The name Gornji Lakoš literally means 'upper Lakoš', contrasting with neighboring Dolnji Lakoš (literally, 'lower Lakoš'), which is about 1 meter (3 ft 3 in) lower in elevation. The Hungarian name Felsőlakos semantically corresponds to the Slovene name and also means 'upper Lakoš'.
Church edit
The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Stephen and belongs to the Parish of Lendava.[3]
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