Sokolovac, Koprivnica-Križevci County
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Sokolovac is a village and municipality in the Koprivnica–Križevci County in Croatia. According to the 2011 census, there are 3,417 inhabitants in the area, Croats forming a majority at 85.4%.[1]
History[]
In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Sokolovac was part of the Bjelovar-Križevci County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. Serbian Orthodox Lepavina Monastery established in 1550 is located within the boundaries of the municipality.
References[]
- ^ "Population by Ethnicity, by Towns/Municipalities, 2011 Census: County of Koprivnica-Križevci". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
Coordinates: 46°06′38.88″N 16°42′23.04″E / 46.1108000°N 16.7064000°E
Categories:
- Municipalities of Croatia
- Populated places in Koprivnica-Križevci County
- Koprivnica-Križevci County geography stubs