In 1979, the following settlements were annexed to Novo Mesto: Brod (at the time of the 1971 census, the settlement had 247 inhabitants), Bršljin (520), Cegelnica pri Novem Mestu (307), Dolenje Kamence (316), Gotna Vas (470), Groblje (34), Irča Vas (376), Jedinščica (132), Krka (141), Ločna (246), Mačkovec pod Trško Goro (192), Mala Bučna Vas (239), Muhaber (288), Potočna Vas (113), Ragovo (95), Regrča Vas (587), Šmihel pri Novem Mestu (504), Velika Bučna Vas (185), Velika Cikava (51), and Žabja Vas (761).
Demographics
According to the census of 2002, the municipality has 40,925 inhabitants, 20,017 male and 20,908 female. The average age of the inhabitants is 39.58. There are a total of 13,796 households and 11,408 families.[2] The Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto has a working-age population of 19,579, of whom 2,118 are unemployed. The average gross monthly wage in August 2003 was €1,099.27 (263,432 tolars) and the average net monthly wage was €687.90 (164,851 tolars). There are 1,725 students in the municipality.
Economy
Krka headquarters in Novo Mesto
Today, tourism is increasing in Slovenia, and Novo Mesto is feeling some of the effects of this. The Krka Valley is becoming a place for wine enthusiasts who take tours throughout the Lower Carniola region, tasting locally produced Cviček wine, which is produced by blending several different varieties of local wine.
