The local administrative community of Galicija lies at the
north-eastern end of the municipality of Žalec and covers an
area of over 15 square kilometres. The community has roughly
2,000 inhabitants divided among six hamlets – Galicija, Hramše,
Pernovo, Velika Pirešica, Zavrh and Železno – and extends onto
the slopes of Kjumberk (628 metres) and Šentjungert/Gora (569
m). The district is also the boundary of the municipality of
Žalec , since it touches on the municipalities of Celje, Dobrna
and Velenje, at the border between the Savinja Valley and the
Šalek Valley. Origin of the name Galicija There are several
theories about the origin of the name: some say it comes from
the ancient word galica meaning "crow", while others maintain
that it relates to the church of St James, dedicated to the
apostle who, legend has it, is buried in the famous pilgrimage
centre of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Coat of arms
The coat of arms includes the following symbols: a shield –
protecting all who stand behind it;