[4] Nova Vas pri Žireh is an elongated village at the southeast edge of the Žiri Plain (Slovene: Žirovsko polje) above the right bank of Račeva Creek.

[5] The name Nova vas (literally, 'new village') is relatively common in Slovenia, referring to a settlement that was established later than a neighboring one.

[6] In the case at hand, compare neighboring Stara Vas (literally, 'old village') immediately west of the settlement.

Nova Vas pri Žireh was annexed by Žiri in 1981, ending its existence as an independent settlement.

[7] Notable people that were born or lived in Nova Vas pri Žireh include: This article about the Municipality of Žiri in Slovenia is a stub.