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

Geography

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

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

Demographics

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

Religion

Velimirovac is the seat of the

Lady of Fatima
.

Sports

  • 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

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

References

  1. Wikidata Q119585703
    .
  2. ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". 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.
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