Municipality of Žetale | |
Native Name: | Občina Žetale |
Native Name Lang: | sl |
Settlement Type: | Municipality |
Coordinates: | 46.2667°N 63°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Slovenia |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Anton Butolen |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 38 |
Population Footnotes: | [1] |
Population Total: | 1364 |
Population As Of: | 2002 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | CET |
Utc Offset1: | +01 |
Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | +02 |
The Municipality of Žetale (in Slovenian pronounced as /ʒɛˈtaːlɛ/; Slovenian: Občina Žetale) is a municipality in eastern Slovenia, on the border with Croatia. Its seat is the village of Žetale. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]
The flag and coat of arms of Žetale are a principally green and yellow design, featuring sweet chestnut leaves and fruit. Above it on the coat of arms is a castle embattlement upon which stands the flaming sword and scales of the Archangel Michael.[3]
The Municipality of Žetale has an area of 38abbr=onNaNabbr=on in the Drava Statistical Region. It consists of the villages of Žetale, Čermožiše, Dobrina, Kočice, and Nadole, with a total population of 1,364.[4]
The Jože of Žetale Hiking Trail (Slovenian: Pot Jožeta Žetalskega) with a precipice on the north side leads from Žetale to Donačka Gora, passing Resenik Hill and Medgorje to the eastern third peak. The views available include the forested slopes of Mount Macelj (Slovenian: Maceljska gora), Resenik Hill, Žetale, the vineyards of Haloze, and the church of Mary Help of Christians (Slovenian: Marija pomočnica).
The Žetale Valley has a number of churches. Saint Sebastian's Church (Slovenian: Sv. Boštjan), dating to 1415, was built in memory of victims of the plague. Nearby is the pilgrimage Church of Mary Help of Christians (Slovenian: Marija pomočnica) from 1725. Archangel Michael's Church from 1426 stands in Žetale.