Piran

Piran
Pirano (Italian)
Town
Flag of Piran
Coat of arms of Piran
Piran is located in Slovenia
Piran
Piran
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°31′42″N 13°34′06″E / 45.52833°N 13.56833°E / 45.52833; 13.56833
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovenian Littoral
Statistical regionCoastal–Karst
MunicipalityPiran
Area
 • Total0.70 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total3,733
Vehicle registrationKP

Piran (Slovene pronunciation: [piˈɾáːn] ; Italian: Pirano [piˈraːno]) is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town is known for its medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Piran and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.

  1. ^ a b "Naselje Piran". Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved April 2, 2020.