Našice
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Našice is a town in the Osijek-Baranja county
of Croatia
, population 7,894 (2001), total municipality population 16,228 (2011). It is located on the northern slopes of Krndija
Mountain in eastern Slavonia
, 51 km southwest of Osijek
; elevation 157 m.
Našice is located on the D2 state road
Varaždin
–Virovitica
–Našice–Osijek
and the railroad Zagreb
–Koprivnica
–Osijek
. 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
.
As economic and cultural centre is famous for its valuable cultural and historical heritage, (the Gothic
church, two manor
s, exhibitions of the art
colony "Hinko Juhn"). Našice plays an important role in business and excursionist tourism. The nice park
by both of the Pejačević manors (horticultural monument
). Private zoo
of the Bizik family in nearby in Markovac Našički
as well as the interesting surroundings at the foot of Krndija
Mountain
emphasize the importance of natural beauty.
Sports opportunities comprise tennis
courts, a football
ground with accompanying facilities, and boating
on the local waters. Bayern Munich
midfielder
Danijel Pranjić
was born in Našice.
Football club NK NAŠK
is currently playing in Croatian Third Football League.
Rich hunting
grounds can be found in the immediate surroundings, and the fishpond Našička Breznica and Lake Lapovac offer fine angling opportunities. Slavonian cuisine and freshwater fish are a part of the gastronomic offerings of the town and its surroundings.
The city was first mentioned in 1229 under the name of Nekche. The town was a feudal property of the Pejačević family until 1945.
The municipality of Našice includes the following settlements
:
In the census of 2001, 87% of the population were Croats
.
The municipality has an official memorial-area Crni Potok, dedicated to soldiers
and civilians killed at the site by members of the Yugoslav Partisans. The site is commemorated annually on the third Saturday in June.
Osijek-Baranja County
Osijek-Baranja county is a county in Croatia, located in northeastern Slavonia and Baranja. Its center is Osijek; other cities include Đakovo, Našice, Valpovo, Belišće, Beli Manastir.-Administrative divisions:Osijek-Baranja county is divided into:...
of Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, population 7,894 (2001), total municipality population 16,228 (2011). It is located on the northern slopes of Krndija
Krndija
Krndija is a hill and village in Slavonia, Croatia, extending eastwards from Papuk. It is located south of Orahovica and Našice and north of Požega....
Mountain in eastern Slavonia
Slavonia
Slavonia is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia...
, 51 km southwest of Osijek
Osijek
Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 83,496 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja county...
; elevation 157 m.
Našice is located on the D2 state road
D2 (Croatia)
D2 state road is a trunk state road in the northern areas of Croatia that spans from the border crossing with Slovenia at Dubrava Križovljanska in the west via Varaždin, Koprivnica, Virovitica, Našice, Osijek, Vukovar, ending in Ilok at the border crossing with Serbia...
Varaždin
Varaždin
Varaždin is a city in north Croatia, north of Zagreb on the highway A4. The total population is 47,055, with 38,746 on of the city settlement itself . The centre of Varaždin county is located near the Drava river, at...
–Virovitica
Virovitica
Virovitica is a Croatian town near the Croatian-Hungarian border. It is situated near the Drava river and belongs to the historic region of Slavonia. Virovitica has a population of 14,663, with 21,327 people in the municipality...
–Našice–Osijek
Osijek
Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 83,496 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja county...
and the railroad Zagreb
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
–Koprivnica
Koprivnica
Koprivnica is a city in northern Croatia. It is the capital of the Koprivnica-Križevci county. In 2011 the city administrative area had a total population of 30,872, with 23,896 in the city itself.-Population:...
–Osijek
Osijek
Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 83,496 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja county...
. Chief occupations are farming and angling on 11 km² of fishing ground. Major industries include metal
Metal
A metal , is an element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat. Metals are usually malleable and shiny, that is they reflect most of incident light...
processing, cement
Cement
In the most general sense of the word, a cement is a binder, a substance that sets and hardens independently, and can bind other materials together. The word "cement" traces to the Romans, who used the term opus caementicium to describe masonry resembling modern concrete that was made from crushed...
, (at Našice cement), the stone
Rock (geology)
In geology, rock or stone is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals and/or mineraloids.The Earth's outer solid layer, the lithosphere, is made of rock. In general rocks are of three types, namely, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic...
excavation. Also wood
Wood
Wood is a hard, fibrous tissue found in many trees. It has been used for hundreds of thousands of years for both fuel and as a construction material. It is an organic material, a natural composite of cellulose fibers embedded in a matrix of lignin which resists compression...
processing, textiles and food
Food
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals...
.
As economic and cultural centre is famous for its valuable cultural and historical heritage, (the Gothic
Gothic architecture
Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture....
church, two manor
Manor house
A manor house is a country house that historically formed the administrative centre of a manor, the lowest unit of territorial organisation in the feudal system in Europe. The term is applied to country houses that belonged to the gentry and other grand stately homes...
s, exhibitions of the art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
colony "Hinko Juhn"). Našice plays an important role in business and excursionist tourism. The nice park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
by both of the Pejačević manors (horticultural monument
Monument
A monument is a type of structure either explicitly created to commemorate a person or important event or which has become important to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, or simply as an example of historic architecture...
). Private zoo
Bizik family Zoo
Bizik Family Zoo is a private zoo in Našice, Croatia, situated in Markovac Našički. It attracts 20,000 visitors per year....
of the Bizik family in nearby in Markovac Našički
Markovac Našički
Markovac Našički is a settlement in region Slavonia, Osijek-Baranja county, near Našice, Croatia.Population is 1715 .In Markovac is situated a private Bizik family Zoo. Between Markovac and Nasice is situated a acumulation Lake Lapovac....
as well as the interesting surroundings at the foot of Krndija
Krndija
Krndija is a hill and village in Slavonia, Croatia, extending eastwards from Papuk. It is located south of Orahovica and Našice and north of Požega....
Mountain
Mountain
Image:Himalaya_annotated.jpg|thumb|right|The Himalayan mountain range with Mount Everestrect 58 14 160 49 Chomo Lonzorect 200 28 335 52 Makalurect 378 24 566 45 Mount Everestrect 188 581 920 656 Tibetan Plateaurect 250 406 340 427 Rong River...
emphasize the importance of natural beauty.
Sports opportunities comprise tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
courts, a football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
ground with accompanying facilities, and boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
on the local waters. Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Danijel Pranjić
Danijel Pranjic
Danijel Pranjić is a Croatian footballer who currently plays for German club Bayern Munich.-Club career:Pranjić started his career at Papuk. He played for NAŠK, Papuk, Belišće, and Osijek before making his move to a bigger stage at Dinamo Zagreb in 2004...
was born in Našice.
Football club NK NAŠK
NK NAŠK
NK NAŠK is a Croatian football club based in the town of Našice in Slavonia. Club is founded in Našice in 1919. From 1995 until 1997 NAŠK was playing in Croatian Second Football League. From 1997 NAŠK is playing again in Croatian Third Football League....
is currently playing in Croatian Third Football League.
Rich hunting
Hunting
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law...
grounds can be found in the immediate surroundings, and the fishpond Našička Breznica and Lake Lapovac offer fine angling opportunities. Slavonian cuisine and freshwater fish are a part of the gastronomic offerings of the town and its surroundings.
The city was first mentioned in 1229 under the name of Nekche. The town was a feudal property of the Pejačević family until 1945.
The municipality of Našice includes the following settlements
Naselje
Naselje is a settlement in Croatia, usually translated as settlement. It is the smallest unit of Croatian territory. Individual settlements are by and large referred to as selo , while naselje is a statistical and administrative category. The units of local government in Croatia, cities and...
:
- Brezik NašičkiBrezik NašičkiBrezik Našički is a small village near Našice in Osijek-Baranja County. Population is 397 ....
, population 349 - Ceremošnjak, population 108
- Crna Klada, population 0
- Gradac Našički, population 152
- GraniceGraniceGranice may refer to the following places:Poland* Granice, Łódź Voivodeship * Granice, Lublin Voivodeship * Granice, Masovian Voivodeship...
, population 109 - JelisavacJelisavacJelisavac is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D2 highway....
, population 1,265 - Lađanska, population 304
- LilaLilaLila , or Leela is a concept within Hinduism literally meaning "pastime", "sport" or "play". It is common to both non-dualistic and dualistic philosophical schools, but has a markedly different significance in each. Within non-dualism, Lila is a way of describing all reality, including the cosmos,...
, population 195 - Londžica, population 189
- Makloševac, population 126
- Markovac NašičkiMarkovac NašičkiMarkovac Našički is a settlement in region Slavonia, Osijek-Baranja county, near Našice, Croatia.Population is 1715 .In Markovac is situated a private Bizik family Zoo. Between Markovac and Nasice is situated a acumulation Lake Lapovac....
, population 1,571 - Martin, population 1,075
- Našice, population 7,894
- Polubaše, population 17
- RibnjakRibnjakRibnjak is a small neighborhood of Novi Sad, situated in the Serbian province of Vojvodina.-Name:Its name is derived from the Serbian word "riba"...
, population 51 - Rozmajerovac, population 25
- Velimirovac, population 1,130
- VukojevciVukojevciVukojevci is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D515 highway....
, population 922 - Zoljan, population 724
In the census of 2001, 87% of the population were Croats
Croats
Croats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
.
The municipality has an official memorial-area Crni Potok, dedicated to soldiers
Croatian Home Guard
Croatian Home Guard or also, known as the "Homeland Defenders," was the name used for the armed forces of the Independent State of Croatia which existed during World War II.- Formation :...
and civilians killed at the site by members of the Yugoslav Partisans. The site is commemorated annually on the third Saturday in June.