Smečice (pronounced [ˈsmeːtʃitsɛ]) is a small settlement in the hills west of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Smečice
Smečice is located in Slovenia
Smečice
Smečice
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°57′46.82″N 15°22′48.79″E / 45.9630056°N 15.3802194°E / 45.9630056; 15.3802194
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
 • Total1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Elevation
338.5 m (1,110.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total32
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There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement. It is dedicated to the Holy Family and was built in the late 19th century.[3]

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