Orahovica
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 Croatia
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 Virovitica-Podravina
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| Height : | 185 m. i. J. | ||
| Area : | 123.9 km² | ||
| Residents : | 5,304 (2011) | ||
| Population density : | 43 inhabitants per km² | ||
| Telephone code : | (+385) 033 | ||
| Postal code : | 33515 | ||
| License plate : | SL | ||
| Structure and administration (status: 2013, cf. ) |
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| Community type : | city | ||
| Mayor : | Josip Nemec ( HDZ ) | ||
| Postal address : | Franje Gavrančića 6 33515 Orahovica |
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Orahovica is a town in Slavonia in Croatia with around 5800 inhabitants (statistical data from 2011: 5,304 inhabitants).
It is located on the slopes of the Papuk Mountains and on the main road (M3) Varaždin - Koprivnica - Našice - Osijek . Orahovica is a town in the Virovitica-Podravina County . In 1997 Orahovica got city status.
Districts
The city of Orahovica is divided into thirteen localities:
- Bijeljevina Orahovička , Crkvari , Dolci , Donja Pištana ,
- Duzluk , Gornja Pištana , Karlovac Feričanački , Kokočak ,
- Magadinovac , Nova Jošava , Orahovica , Stara Jošava and Šumeđe .
geography
The town of Orahovica is located 20 km northwest of Našice at an altitude of 185 meters above sea level . To the north it extends into the plains. To the southeast it borders on the slopes of the Papuk and Krndija mountains and therefore on the Papuk Nature Park . The area of Orahovica is 123.9 km².
history
Orahovica was first mentioned in writing in 1228 in a document from the Hungarian King Andrew II (Hungary) . In addition, Orahovica is already referred to both as a city ( oppidum ) and as a territory in medieval, written sources . The city came into royal possession in the 14th century.
In 1420 the noble Gorjanski family inherited the city of Orahovica. In 1522 the city came under the rule of Ladislav More de Cula , who was the last ruler of Orahovica before the Ottomans took the city in 1543. The Ottoman rule in Orahovica lasted 144 years until 1687. After that, some important noble families ruled Orahovica, such as B. the Counts Pejačević . These sold Orahovica in 1733 to the rich, immigrant Dimitrije Mihalović. He came from Macedonia . His family ruled the city until the end of the 19th century.
Worth seeing
Tourism in Orahovica has been known since 1914. The nature around Orahovica and the city's cultural and historical heritage are popular destinations. Especially worth seeing are:
- The medieval castle Ružica stands on a slope of the Papuk , at an altitude of 337 m south of Orahovica. In 1357 the Ruzica Castle was mentioned as a royal property. Today it is considered the largest and best preserved medieval castle in northern Croatia.
- Until 1756 there was a wooden church in Orahovica (crkva Sv. Križa - Church of the Holy Cross). In the same year the current church was built (crkva Našašca Sv. Križa - Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross). It is in the center of Orahovica.
- Another attraction is a nearby lake in the village of Duzluk . The lake is about 1.5 km from the center of Orahovica, it has an area of 1 ha and is surrounded by a forest area. This is an artificial lake that was dammed in 1961. It is fed by drinkable mountain water.
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administration
By the elections of the city - / Municipal Council in 2005 Josip Nemec (was Croatian Democratic Union ) elected mayor of Orahovica.
Education and culture
In the city of Orahovica there is a kindergarten (Croat. Dječji vrtić "Palčić"), a primary school ( Croat . Osnovna škola " Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić) " and a middle school ( Croat . Srednja škola " Stjepan Ivšić ").
The city has a city library, a folklore club (Croat. (KUD) Crkvari) and a wind orchestra .
economy
Important branches of the economy in Orahovica are the ceramics industry , fruit and vegetable cultivation, as well as agriculture and viticulture . There is also a quarry in Orahovica .
Clubs and events
The following sports clubs are located in Orahovica: A football club, handball club, karate club, bowling club, fishing club, shooting club, Croatian hiking club, tennis club, basketball club and chess club.
The most important cultural tourism event is the “Orahovica Spring” (Orahovačko proljeće). This week-long event has been around for 30 years, always at the beginning of June. The aim is to show and promote the culture and tourism of Orahovica. There is local folklore, culinary specialties and quality wines, concerts, exhibitions and sporting events.
Personalities
- Stjepan Mesić , Croatian politician and president.
- Stjepan Ivšić , one of the greatest Croatian philologists.
Web links
- Orahovica website (Croatian)
