Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica

Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica
Občina Ilirska Bistrica
Landscape in the Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica
Location of the Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°34′N 14°14′E / 45.567°N 14.233°E / 45.567; 14.233
CountrySlovenia
Government
 • MayorGregor Kovačič (Independent)
Area
 • Total
480.0 km2 (185.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
13,354
 • Density28/km2 (72/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
Websitewww.ilirska-bistrica.si

The Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica (pronounced [iˈliːɾska ˈbiːstɾitsa] ; Slovene: Občina Ilirska Bistrica) is a municipality in Slovenia. It belongs to the traditional region of Inner Carniola. The seat of the municipality is the town of Ilirska Bistrica.[2]

The current municipality was established on 3 October 1994 from the former Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica without territorial changes.[3] It borders Croatia.

Settlements

In addition to the municipal seat of Ilirska Bistrica, the municipality also includes the following settlements:

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