Našice

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Našice
Town
Grad Našice
Town of Našice
Pejačević Castle in Našice
Pejačević Castle in Našice
Našice is located in Osijek-Baranja County
Našice
Našice
Location of Našice in Croatia
Coordinates: 45°29′N 18°05′E / 45.49°N 18.09°E / 45.49; 18.09
Country Croatia
County Osijek-Baranja
Government
 • Mayor (HDZ)
Area
 • Town200 km2 (80 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Town16,224
 • Urban
7,888
Time zoneUTC+1 (Central European Time)

Našice (Croatian pronunciation: [naʃitsɛ]) is a town in eastern Croatia, located on the northern slopes of the Krndija mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of regional hub Osijek. Administratively it belongs to Osijek-Baranja County.

Geography[]

Našice is located on the D2 state road Varaždin–Virovitica–Našice–Osijek and the Varaždin–Dalj railway.

Economy[]

Chief occupations are farming and angling on 11 km2 of fishing ground. Major industries include metal processing, cement, (at Našice cement), the stone excavation. Also wood processing, textiles and food.

History[]

The town was first mentioned in 1229 under the name of Nekche. In the 13th century, the Knights Templar came to Našice and built a church. It was conquered by Ottoman Empire in 1541 and was part of Sanjak of Pojega till Austrian conquest in 1687. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Našice was a district capital in the Virovitica County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia.

Significant part of town was a feudal property of the Pejačević family until 1945. With the arrival of communism in Eastern and Central Europe, the family was expropriated and exiled. With the return of democracy, family properties were returned partially to its members.[2]

In September 1991 Croatian forces in Našice captured military barracks of Yugoslav People's Army.[3]

Population[]

Historical populations
of Našice
YearPop.±%
1880 4,035—    
1890 6,259+55.1%
1900 7,992+27.7%
1910 9,238+15.6%
1921 9,244+0.1%
1931 10,810+16.9%
1948 12,736+17.8%
1953 13,616+6.9%
1961 14,665+7.7%
1971 15,366+4.8%
1981 15,629+1.7%
1991 17,432+11.5%
2001 17,320−0.6%
2011 16,224−6.3%
Source: Naselja i stanovništvo Republike Hrvatske 1857–2001, DZS, Zagreb, 2005

According to the census of 2011, there are 7,888 inhabitants in town, with 16,224 in the administrative area.[1] 88% of the population are Croats.[4]

Settlements[]

The municipality of Našice includes the following settlements:

  • Brezik Našički, population 352
  • , population 108
  • Crna Klada, uninhabited
  • , population 153
  • , population 109
  • Jelisavac, population 1,265
  • , population 302
  • , population 195
  • , population 190
  • , population 130
  • Markovac Našički, population 1,586
  • Martin, population 1,077
  • Našice, population 7,888
  • , population 17
  • , population 51
  • , population 25
  • , population 1,129
  • Vukojevci, population 914
  • , population 733

Culture[]

Hunting grounds can be found in the immediate surroundings, and the fishpond Našička Breznica and Lake Lapovac offer angling opportunities.[citation needed] and freshwater fish are a part of the gastronomic offerings of the town and its surroundings.

As an economic and cultural centre, the area is known for its cultural and historical heritage, (the Gothic church, two manor houses, exhibitions of the art colony "Hinko Juhn").[citation needed] Našice plays a role in business and excursionist tourism. The park by both of the Pejačević manors (horticultural monument). The private zoo of the Bizik family in nearby in Markovac Našički as well as the surroundings at the foot of the Krndija hill emphasize the importance of natural environment.[citation needed][tone]

The town has an official memorial-area Crni Potok, dedicated to Croatian quisling soldiers and civilians killed at the site by members of the Yugoslav Partisans.[5][6] The site is commemorated annually on the third Saturday in June.[5]

Sports[]

Sports opportunities comprise tennis court, a football ground with accompanying facilities, and boating on the local waters. Footballers from Našice include Panathinaikos defender Domagoj Vida midfielder Danijel Pranjić and Danijel Stojanović. Football club NK NAŠK plays in Croatian Third Football League. Našice is proudest of its handball team RK Nexe. Currently, RK Nexe competes in the Premijer liga and the Croatian Handball Cup as well in the SEHA League and in the EHF Cup.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Našice". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
  2. ^ Osječko-baranjska županija (2011). "Informacija o stanju, gospodarenju i zaštiti šuma na području Osječko-baranjske županije" (PDF). Osječko-baranjska županija.
  3. ^ "Obilježen Dan pobjede nad JNA u Našicama" [Victory day over the JNA marked in Našice] (in Croatian). Radio Našice. 22 September 2008. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Population by Ethnicity, by Towns/Municipalities, 2011 Census: County of Osijek-Baranja". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Memorial-day at Crni Potok Marked on June 21 Archived February 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Commemoration to the Victims of Communism

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