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