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'''Poljčane''' ({{IPA|sl|pɔlˈtʃaːnɛ|pron}}) is a settlement in northeastern [[Slovenia]]. It is the seat of the [[Municipality of Poljčane]]. It lies 35&nbsp;km south of [[Maribor]] and 35&nbsp;km northeast of [[Celje]]. The area is part of the traditional region of [[Lower Styria|Styria]]. The town lies in the [[Dravinja]] Valley north of [[Mount Boč]]. It is a crossing of two important regional roads, the route from [[Maribor]] to [[Rogaska Slatina|Rogaška Slatina]] and the route from [[Celje]] to [[Ptuj]]. The [[railway line]] from [[Ljubljana]] to Maribor runs through the settlement, and the town has a railway station. There are also a primary school, a health centre, a post office, two supermarkets, a small [[inn]], bars, and some [[restaurant]]s.
==History==
Poljčane was officially created in 1957, when the former villages of [[Maharska Vas]] and [[Pekel pri Poljčanah]] were merged into a single settlement.<ref name="Savnik">{{cite book |last1=Savnik |first1=Roman |title=Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 4 |date=1980 |publisher=Državna založba Slovenije |location=Ljubljana |page=546}}</ref><ref name="Abecedni">{{cite book |last1=Marinković |first1=Dragan |title=Abecedni spisak naselja u SFRJ. Promene u sastavu i nazivima naselja za period 1948–1990 |date=1991 |publisher=Savezni zavod za statistiku |location=Belgrade |pages=61, 75, 80}}</ref>
==Recreation==
Poljčane is a popular starting point for excursions to Mount Boč, a popular destination for day trips with [[mountain bike]]s or on foot. The top of the mountain offers a view of eastern Slovenia.
==Economy==
The town has some industry; mostly wood production, construction, and electronics. The surrounding area is also heavily cultivated. Many people commute to work to [[Slovenska Bistrica]], [[Pragersko]], [[Maribor]], [[Slovenske Konjice]], and [[Celje]].
==References==
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==External links==
* {{commonscat-inline|Poljčane}}
* [https://www.geopedia.world/#T12_L362_F2473:4850_x1733956.3680546938_y5831512.506061797_s15_b2345 Poljčane on Geopedia]
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