| Šmihel Sveti Mihael (until 1955) | |
|---|---|
  Šmihel Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°57′4.17″N13°43′31.43″E / 45.9511583°N 13.7253972°E Coordinates: 45°57′4.17″N13°43′31.43″E / 45.9511583°N 13.7253972°E | |
| Country |  |
| Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Nova Gorica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.22 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 184.6 m (605.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 266 |
| [1] | |
Šmihel (pronounced [ˈʃmiːxɛu̯] ; Italian : San Michele) is a dispersed settlement in the Municipality of Nova Gorica in western Slovenia. [2] It is located in the lower Vipava Valley.
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