Velimirovac (German: Welimirowatz) is a village in Osijek-Baranja County in the municipality of Našice in Croatia.
Velimirovac
Welimirowatz Selište | |
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Village | |
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  Velimirovac  Velimirovac  Velimirovac | |
| 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 edit
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 edit
The village was previously called Selište.[3] During the late 19th century, Adam Oster served as mayor.
Demographics edit
In the 2011 census, Velimirovac had 1,129 inhabitants in 360 households.[4][5]
Religion edit
Velimirovac 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, 2021 Census". 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.