Velimirovac

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

Country Croatia
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
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Velimirovac
Welimirowatz
Selište
Village (Selo)
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Velimirovac is located in Osijek-Baranja County
Velimirovac
Velimirovac
Velimirovac is located in Croatia
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Velimirovac
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Velimirovac
Velimirovac
Coordinates: 45.525°N 18.1°E / 45.525; 18.1
Country Croatia
County Osijek-Baranja
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total
1,144
 • Density290/sq mi (112/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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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 Roman Catholic parish 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

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