Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica
From top, left to right: Bridge over Bistrica river into town, Bistrica Castle, St. Joseph's Church, Convent of School Sisters of St. Francis, Former Hotel, Town center houses
Flag of Slovenska Bistrica
Coat of arms of Slovenska Bistrica
Slovenska Bistrica is located in Slovenia
Slovenska Bistrica
Slovenska Bistrica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°23′25″N 15°34′30″E / 46.39028°N 15.57500°E / 46.39028; 15.57500
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalitySlovenska Bistrica
Area
 • Total7.97 km2 (3.08 sq mi)
Elevation
274.9 m (901.9 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total8,118
Vehicle registrationMB

Slovenska Bistrica (pronounced [slɔˈʋeːnska ˈbiːstɾitsa] ; German: Windisch-Feistritz) is a town south of Maribor in eastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Slovenska Bistrica, one of the largest municipalities in Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The town is included in the Drava Statistical Region.

  1. ^ a b "Naselje Slovenska Bistrica". Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved April 24, 2020.