Velimirovac (German: Welimirowatz) is a village in Osijek-Baranja County in the municipality of Našice in Croatia.
Velimirovac
Welimirowatz Selište | |
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Coordinates: 45°31′30″N 18°06′00″E / 45.525°N 18.1°E | |
Country | Croatia |
County | Osijek-Baranja |
Area | |
• Total | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 1,144 |
• Density | 290/sq mi (110/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Geography
editIt 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
editThe village was previously called Selište.[3] During the late 19th century, Adam Oster served as mayor.
Demographics
editIn the 2011 census, Velimirovac had 1,129 inhabitants in 360 households.[4][5]
Religion
editVelimirovac is the seat of the Roman Catholic parish of the Lady of Fatima.
Sports
edit- 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
edit- Cultural and Artistic Society "Tamburica" Velimirovac
- Volunteer Fire Department Velimirovac
References
edit- ^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
- ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements" (xlsx). Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
- ^ A Simple History of Croatia - Cavalier, Nick, 1999.
- ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Velimirovac". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
- ^ "Registar prostornih jedinica". dgu.gov.hr. Retrieved 2024-01-21.