Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica
Town
From top, left to right: Bridge over Bistrica river into town, Bistrica Castle, St. Joseph's Church, Convent of School Sisters of St. Francis, Former Hotel, Town center houses
Flag Coat of arms
Slovenska Bistrica Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°23′25″N 15°34′30″E / 46.39028°N 15.57500°E / 46.39028; 15.57500
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Styria
Statistical region	Drava
Municipality	Slovenska Bistrica
Area [1]
• Total	7.97 km2 (3.08 sq mi)
Elevation	274.9 m (901.9 ft)
Population  (2019)[1]
• Total	8,118
Vehicle registration	MB

Slovenska Bistrica (pronounced [slɔˈʋeːnska ˈbiːstɾitsa] ^ⓘ; German: Windisch-Feistritz) is a town south of Maribor in eastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Slovenska Bistrica, one of the largest municipalities in Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The town is included in the Drava Statistical Region.