Varaždin County
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Counties of Croatia
The primary territorial subdivisions of the Republic of Croatia called županije . In English they are commonly referred to as counties....
in northern 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 ...
. It is named after its county seat, the city of 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...
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Geography
In addition to the city of Varaždin, the county includes the towns of IvanecIvanec
Ivanec is a town in northern Croatia, located southwest of Varaždin and east of Lepoglava, north of the mountain Ivanščica.In the 2011 census, the population of the municipality is 13,765, in the following settlements:* Bedenec, population 731...
, Ludbreg
Ludbreg
Ludbreg is a town in Croatia, located halfway between Varaždin and Koprivnica near the river Drava. It has 3,594 inhabitants, and a total of 8,458 in the entire municipality .-History:...
, Lepoglava
Lepoglava
Lepoglava is a town in Varaždin County, northern Croatia, located southwest of Varaždin, west of Ivanec and northeast of Krapina.A total of 8,271 people in the municipality lives in the following settlements:* Bednjica, population 214...
, Novi Marof
Novi Marof
Novi Marof is a town in north-western Croatia, located south of Varaždin and east of Ivanec, in the Varaždin county.The population of the municipality is 13,238 , distributed in the following settlements:* Bela, population 62...
and Varaždinske Toplice
Varaždinske Toplice
Varaždinske Toplice is a town in Croatia in the Varaždin County. The town is well known for its hot springs and medical center Aquae Iasae.In the 2011 census, the population of the municipality is 6,399, composed of the following settlements:...
, as well as 22 municipalities
Municipalities of Croatia
A Municipality in Croatia is known as an općina . Though equal to Croatian Grads in administrative powers, they are usually more likely to consists of a collection of villages in more rural or suburban area, whereas Grads are more likely to cover urban area...
. The county covers an area of 1261 square kilometres (486.9 sq mi) and had a population of 183,730 in the 2001 census.
Varaždin County borders Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
to the northwest, Međimurje County to the north, Krapina-Zagorje County
Krapina-Zagorje County
Krapina-Zagorje county is a county in northern Croatia. It encompasses most of the historic region called Hrvatsko Zagorje.The Krapina-Zagorje county is a candidate for being the most idyllic county in Croatia: the many villages and small towns spread out across the hillsides are perfect for...
to the southwest, Zagreb County
Zagreb County
Zagreb County is a county in central Croatia. It surrounds – but does not contain – the nation's capital Zagreb, which is a separate territorial unit. For that reason, it is often nicknamed "Zagreb ring"...
to the south, and Koprivnica-Križevci County
Koprivnica-Križevci County
Koprivnica-Križevci County is a county in northern Croatia. Its hyphenated name comes from two entities: the two of its largest cities, Koprivnica and Križevci....
to the southeast, with a small portion of the latter separating it from Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
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The Drava
Drava
Drava or Drave is a river in southern Central Europe, a tributary of the Danube. It sources in Toblach/Dobbiaco, Italy, and flows east through East Tirol and Carinthia in Austria, into Slovenia , and then southeast, passing through Croatia and forming most of the border between Croatia and...
flows along the northern border of the county. There are three reservoir
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
s on the river – Lake Ormož, Lake Varaždin
Lake Varaždin
Lake Varaždin is a reservoir on the Drava in northern Croatia. It is administratively divided between Međimurje County and Varaždin County, bordered by the municipalities of Varaždin, Trnovec Bartolovečki and Čakovec...
and Lake Dubrava
Lake Dubrava
Lake Dubrava is a reservoir on the Drava in northern Croatia. It is administratively divided between Međimurje County and Varaždin County, and is bordered by the municipalities of Prelog, Sveti Đurđ and Veliki Bukovec...
. All of them are partially located within the county. Another river flowing through the county is the Bednja
Bednja (river)
Bednja is a river in northern Croatia, a right tributary of Drava. It is long and its basin covers an area of .Bednja rises in the mountainous forested areas near Macelj in northern Croatia, west of Trakošćan, where it also forms a lake at 255 m.a.s.l....
, which also confluences with the Drava within the county. There are also the mountains of Ivanščica
Ivanšćica
Ivanšćica, also sometimes spelled Ivanščica and Ivančica, is a mountain in northern Croatia. The highest peak is the eponymous Ivanšćica at .The rivers of Bednja, Lonja, Krapina and Veliki potok rise and flow in the area....
(also known as Ivančica) and Kalnik.
Transport
The highwayHighways in Croatia
Highways in Croatia are the main transport network in Croatia.The Croatian classification includes several classes of highways:* The main motorways are named A accompanied by one or two digits...
A4
A4 (Croatia)
The A4 motorway is a motorway in Croatia spanning . It connects the nation's capital, Zagreb, to the city of Varaždin and to Budapest, Hungary via the Goričan border crossing. The motorway represents a major north–south transportation corridor in Croatia and is a part of European routes E65...
(part of Pan-European Corridor Vb and European route E65
European route E65
European route E 65 is a north-south Class-A European route that begins in Malmö, Sweden and ends in Chaniá, Greece. The road is about in length.-Itinerary:* Sweden** E 65: Malmö – Ystad* Baltic sea, ferry Ystad-Świnoujście* Poland...
) passes through the county, connecting the Hungarian border (in the north) with 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...
(in the south), and which has exits in Varaždin, Varaždinske Toplice and Novi Marof. In the longitudinal (west-east) direction, a magistral road passes along the Drava
Drava
Drava or Drave is a river in southern Central Europe, a tributary of the Danube. It sources in Toblach/Dobbiaco, Italy, and flows east through East Tirol and Carinthia in Austria, into Slovenia , and then southeast, passing through Croatia and forming most of the border between Croatia and...
river, which connects Maribor
Maribor
Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia with 157,947 inhabitants . Maribor is also the largest and the capital city of Slovenian region Lower Styria and the seat of the Municipality of Maribor....
(Slovenia) and 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...
. The railway (albeit not modernized) connects also the county with the south (Zagreb), north (Čakovec
Cakovec
Čakovec is a city in northern Croatia, located around 90 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Croatian capital. Čakovec is both the county seat and largest city of Međimurje County, the northernmost, smallest and most densely populated Croatian county.-Population:...
, Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
) and east (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:...
).
Economy
Varaždin County today represents an important Croatian region with intense industrial and commercial activities and a strong financial sector. The high quality of products and services provided by county's firms are guarantors of the county's successful economic development on the global market in the future.The economy of Varaždin County is focused on the manufacturing industry, particularly on the following industrial branches: milk products processing, beverage production, meat packing industry, clothing and textiles industry, metal manufacturing industry, leather footwear industry, manufacturing of high-quality wood furniture and other lumber products. Varaždin County is the only Croatian county that has a higher export than import.
Administrative division
Varaždin county is divided into:- City of VaraždinVaraždinVaraždin 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...
(county seat) - Town of LudbregLudbregLudbreg is a town in Croatia, located halfway between Varaždin and Koprivnica near the river Drava. It has 3,594 inhabitants, and a total of 8,458 in the entire municipality .-History:...
- Town of LepoglavaLepoglavaLepoglava is a town in Varaždin County, northern Croatia, located southwest of Varaždin, west of Ivanec and northeast of Krapina.A total of 8,271 people in the municipality lives in the following settlements:* Bednjica, population 214...
- Town of IvanecIvanecIvanec is a town in northern Croatia, located southwest of Varaždin and east of Lepoglava, north of the mountain Ivanščica.In the 2011 census, the population of the municipality is 13,765, in the following settlements:* Bedenec, population 731...
- Town of Novi MarofNovi MarofNovi Marof is a town in north-western Croatia, located south of Varaždin and east of Ivanec, in the Varaždin county.The population of the municipality is 13,238 , distributed in the following settlements:* Bela, population 62...
- Town of Varaždinske TopliceVaraždinske TopliceVaraždinske Toplice is a town in Croatia in the Varaždin County. The town is well known for its hot springs and medical center Aquae Iasae.In the 2011 census, the population of the municipality is 6,399, composed of the following settlements:...
- Municipality of BednjaBednjaBednja is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county , and also a river in northern Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 4,765 inhabitants, the majority of Croat descent....
- Municipality of BeretinecBeretinecBeretinec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,288 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of BreznicaBreznica, CroatiaBreznica is a small village and municipality in Varaždin County in Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,304 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of Breznički HumBreznicki HumBreznički is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 1,575 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of CesticaCesticaCestica is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin County. According to the 2001 census, there are 5,678 inhabitants, the majority of whom are Croats....
- Municipality of Donja VoćaDonja VocaDonja Voća is a municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin County. According to the 2011 census, there are 2,455 inhabitants.The settlements are:* Budinščak, population 110* Donja Voća, population 1,074* Fotez Breg, population 64...
- Municipality of Donji MartijanecDonji MartijanecMartijanec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin County. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,844 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of Gornji KneginecGornji KneginecGornji Kneginec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 5,259 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of JalžabetJalžabetJalžabet is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,732 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of KlenovnikKlenovnikKlenovnik is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,278 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of LjubešćicaLjubešcicaLjubeščica is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin County. According to the 2001 census, there are 1,958 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of Mali BukovecMali BukovecMali Bukovec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,507 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of MaruševecMaruševecMaruševec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 6,757 inhabitants, the absolute majority of which are Croats.-Notable buildings:*Maruševec Castle...
- Municipality of PetrijanecPetrijanecPetrijanec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 4,994 inhabitants, the absolute majority of which are Croats....
- Municipality of SračinecSracinecSračinec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 4,714 inhabitants, an absolute majority of which are Croats....
- Municipality of Sveti Đurđ
- Municipality of Sveti IlijaSveti IlijaSveti Ilija is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,532 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats. The municipality was founded in 1992.-External links:*...
- Municipality of Trnovec BartolovečkiTrnovec BartoloveckiTrnovec Bartolovečki is a municipality in Varaždin County, Croatia.The municipality consists of 6 villages – Bartolovec, Trnovec, Šemovec, Štefanec, Zamlaka and Žabnik. The population of the municipality in the 2011 census was 6,889. The village of Trnovec had a population of 4,190 in the same census...
- Municipality of Veliki BukovecVeliki BukovecVeliki Bukovec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 1,578 inhabitants, the overwhelming majority of which are Croats.- References :...
- Municipality of VidovecVidovecVidovec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 5,539 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats....
- Municipality of VinicaVinica, Varaždin CountyVinica is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,747 inhabitants: an "absolute" majority of which are Croats....
- Municipality of VisokoVisoko, Varaždin CountyVisoko is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. In the 2011 census, the total population of the municipality was 1,511, in the following settlements:* Čanjevo, population 184* Đurinovec, population 135* Kračevec, population 135...
County government
Current leadership:- Župan (prefect): Zvonimir Sabati (HSSCroatian Peasant PartyThe Croatian Peasant Party is a center and socially conservative political party in Croatia.-Austria-Hungary:The Croatian People's Peasant Party was formed on December 22, 1904 by Antun Radić along with his brother Stjepan Radić. The party contested elections for the first time in the Kingdom of...
) - deputy župan: Goran Kaniški
- deputy župan: Miljenko Ernoić
The county assembly is composed of 41 representatives, presided by Mladen Greguraš.
Župans
- Zvonimir Sabati
- Radimir ČačićRadimir CacicRadimir Čačić is a Croatian politician and businessman, and the president of the Croatian People's Party – Liberal Democrats ....
(2005–2008) - Zvonimir Sabati (2008–2009)
- Predrag Štromar (2009-)