| Jagodje Valleggia or Giagodie | |
|---|---|
Jagodje in the front with Izola in the background | |
  Jagodje Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°31′41.68″N13°38′49.73″E / 45.5282444°N 13.6471472°E Coordinates: 45°31′41.68″N13°38′49.73″E / 45.5282444°N 13.6471472°E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Slovenian Littoral |
| Municipality | Izola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 28.5 m (93.5 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 2,153 |
| [1] | |
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