Cerknica

Cerknica
Town
From top, left to right: Cerknica skyline, St. John the Baptist's church, Gerbič house, Musical school, Kravanja House, Nativity of Mary church and Tabor
Cerknica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°47′47″N 14°21′29″E / 45.79639°N 14.35806°E / 45.79639; 14.35806
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityCerknica
Area
 • Total
14.8 km2 (5.7 sq mi)
Elevation
558.8 m (1,833 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,018
 • Density271/km2 (703/sq mi)
Postal code
1380 Cerknica
Vehicle registrationLJ
ClimateCfb

Cerknica (pronounced [ˈtsèːɾknitsa] ; Italian: Circonio, German: Zirknitz) is a town in the Karst region of southwestern Slovenia, with a population of 4,018 (2016 census). It is the seat of the Municipality of Cerknica. It belongs to the traditional region of Inner Carniola.