[4] Stara Vas lies along the road from Škofja Loka to Žiri at the point where Račeva Creek discharges into the Poljane Sora River.

A part of the settlement known as Jezera, which was formerly swampy and subject to frequent flooding, was built up following regulation of Račeva Creek.

The name Stara vas (literally, 'old village') is relatively common in Slovenia, referring to a settlement that was established earlier than a neighboring one.

[5] In the case at hand, compare neighboring Nova Vas pri Žireh (literally, 'new village near Žiri') immediately east of the settlement.

[6] Notable people that were born or lived in Stara Vas include the following: This article about the Municipality of Žiri in Slovenia is a stub.