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Velimirovac

Coordinates: 45°31′30″N 18°06′00″E / 45.525°N 18.1°E / 45.525; 18.1
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Velimirovac
Welimirowatz
Selište
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Velimirovac is located in Osijek-Baranja County
Velimirovac
Velimirovac
Velimirovac is located in Croatia
Velimirovac
Velimirovac
Velimirovac is located in Europe
Velimirovac
Velimirovac
Coordinates: 45°31′30″N 18°06′00″E / 45.525°N 18.1°E / 45.525; 18.1
Country Croatia
County Osijek-Baranja
Area
 • Total3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total1,144
 • Density290/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Velimirovac (German: Welimirowatz) is a village in Osijek-Baranja County in the municipality of Našice in Croatia.

Geography

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It is located north of Našice on the D53. To the west of the village is Đurđenovac, while to the east is Jelisavac. The village is roughly 10 km2 in size.

History

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The village was previously called Selište.[3] During the late 19th century, Adam Oster served as mayor.

Demographics

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In the 2011 census, Velimirovac had 1,129 inhabitants in 360 households.[4][5]

Religion

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Velimirovac is the seat of the Roman Catholic parish of the Lady of Fatima.

Sports

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  • Velimirovac is home to the "Wels" bocce club.
  • NK Croatia Velimirovac competes in the 2. ŽNL Osječko-baranjska. Fan group: "Wells"
  • Chess Club "Radnik"

The "Valent Pintarić" Memorial Chess Tournament has been held since 1987.

Organizations

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  • Cultural and Artistic Society "Tamburica" Velimirovac
  • Volunteer Fire Department Velimirovac

References

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  1. ^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements" (xlsx). Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. ^ A Simple History of Croatia - Cavalier, Nick, 1999.
  4. ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Velimirovac". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
  5. ^ "Registar prostornih jedinica". dgu.gov.hr. Retrieved 2024-01-21.