Dugo Selo is a town in
Zagreb County
Zagreb County ( hr, Zagrebačka županija) is a county in Northern Croatia. It surrounds, but does not contain, the nation's capital Zagreb, which is a separate territorial unit. For that reason, the county is often nicknamed "Zagreb ring" ( hr, ...
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Croatia
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Geography
Dugo Selo (lit. ''Long Village'') is a 20 km drive from Zagreb city centre.
The town covers an area of 51 km² and it consists of numerous settlements. The summit of the hill Martin Breg is situated in the northern part of the town. Most neighborhoods of Dugo Selo are located on the Martin Breg slopes.
Dugo Selo is usually considered an
exurb
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of Zagreb. It is also a part of Zagreb
metropolitan area
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Transportation
The railway lines
from Zagreb,
to Koprivnica and
to Novska connect to each other at a major railway station, which is located in the southern part of town. All three lines are part of
Pan-European Corridors Vb and X respectively.
The main thoroughfare of Dugo Selo is Ž3034 county road (
Zagreb
Zagreb ( , , , ) is the capital (political), capital and List of cities and towns in Croatia#List of cities and towns, largest city of Croatia. It is in the Northern Croatia, northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slop ...
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Križevci
Križevci (; la, Crisium; hu, Kőrös ; german: Kreutz ) is a city in central Croatia with a total population of 21,122 and with 11,231 in the city itself (2011), the oldest city in its county, the Koprivnica-Križevci County.
History
The f ...
), an east–west heavily travelled two-lane road. Because of the proximity, a substantial amount of inhabitants commute to Zagreb, thereby creating congestion during
peak hour
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s. The congestion on the Dugo Selo's part of the route is mild. The Ž3034 used to be classified as
D41 state road before the
D10 expressway was built.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, the Town of Dugo Selo has a total population of 17,466, in the following settlements:
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Andrilovec
Andrilovec is a settlement in the Dugo Selo town of Zagreb County, Croatia
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, population 286
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Donje Dvorišće
Donje Dvorišće is a settlement in the Dugo Selo town of Zagreb County, Croatia
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, population 188
* Dugo Selo, population 10,453
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Kopčevec
Kopčevec is a settlement in the Dugo Selo town of Zagreb County, Croatia
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, population 1,093
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Kozinščak
Kozinščak is a settlement in the Dugo Selo town of Zagreb County, Croatia
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, population 1,345
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Leprovica
Leprovica is a settlement in the Dugo Selo town of Zagreb County, Croatia
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, population 254
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Lukarišće
Lukarišće is a settlement in the Dugo Selo town of Zagreb County, Croatia
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, population 1,020
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Mala Ostrna
Mala Ostrna is a settlement in the Dugo Selo town of Zagreb County, Croatia
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, population 325
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Prozorje, population 521
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Puhovo, population 710
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Velika Ostrna, population 1,271
Administration
Town government, court, police, health-service, post office are the part of infrastructure of Dugo Selo.
Dugo Selo has a misdemeanor court, a municipal court, a police station, a hospital and a post office.
Its post code is 10370.
History
In the late 19th and early 20th century, Dugo Selo was a district capital in the
Zagreb County
Zagreb County ( hr, Zagrebačka županija) is a county in Northern Croatia. It surrounds, but does not contain, the nation's capital Zagreb, which is a separate territorial unit. For that reason, the county is often nicknamed "Zagreb ring" ( hr, ...
of the
Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia
The Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia ( hr, Kraljevina Hrvatska i Slavonija; hu, Horvát-Szlavónország or ; de-AT, Königreich Kroatien und Slawonien) was a nominally autonomous kingdom and constitutionally defined separate political nation with ...
.
Economy
Ever since the beginning of the 20th century main occupation of this region has been
agriculture
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. Today in addition to land cultivation people also grow wine and fruit on the slopes of Martin Breg. The very beginning of the century also saw the development of industrial and trade activities. At that time brick-making and wood-processing facilities were first built, followed by bake-house and metal processing plant. The class of tradesmen and merchants emerged and these activities – trade, services and hospitality industry – remain the most important to this day. Making of
bread
Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour (usually wheat) and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history and around the world, it has been an important part of many cultures' diet. It is one of the oldest human-made f ...
, cakes and pastries ("Mipel") is the most outstanding, together with individual agricultural production.
Monuments and sightseeings
There are many scenic spots in and around Dugo Selo. Martin Breg and the surrounding area is the region of
vineyard
A vineyard (; also ) is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice. The science, practice and study of vineyard production is known as viticulture. Vineyards ...
s, orchards and holiday houses. Lakes on Ciglana, the area of artificial lakes, are ideal for angling, relaxation and recreation. There are
tennis
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courts on Martin Breg and in Dugo Selo, or you may want to try horseback riding (the family Bunčić vineyard cottage).
Education
There are two elementary and one high school in Dugo Selo. The high school offers a variety of different educational paths.
Culture
Traditional events, church feasts and customs must also be duly mentioned. Among these especially important for the region are holidays of wine and fruit growers. Vincekovo (
St. Vincent
Saint Vincent may refer to:
People Saints
* Vincent of Saragossa (died 304), a.k.a. Vincent the Deacon, deacon and martyr
* Saint Vincenca, 3rd century Roman martyress, whose relics are in Blato, Croatia
* Vincent, Orontius, and Victor (died 305) ...
's Day) is celebrated on 22 January on Martin Breg with wine tasting and eating of domestic cuisine specialities. In May, just before the Statehood Day an Exhibition of Wines from Dugo Selo and Vrbovec wine-growing hills is organised on Martin Breg. Martinje (
St. Martin's Day
Saint Martin's Day or Martinmas, sometimes historically called Old Halloween or Old Hallowmas Eve, is the feast day of Saint Martin of Tours and is celebrated in the liturgical year on 11 November. In the Middle Ages and early modern period, it ...
) is observed on 10 and 11 November. This is also celebrated as the Day of Dugo Selo when a huge village party is organised and must baptised on Central Square, on top of Martin Breg, in vineyards and pubs.
Carnival
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is held in February, featuring masqueraded processions, selection of the best group and best individual mask. The Radio Martin anniversary is marked at the end of August or beginning of September. Traditional sporting events are also organised: a tennis tournament in the organisation of Tennis Club "Martin Breg" is held every spring and autumn on Martin Breg. In July Martin car rally is driven on the streets of Dugo Selo as part of central European zone championship in the organisation of Dugo Selo Automobile Association. Every spring and autumn the Kennel Club organises dog-show and competition. Art exhibitions are organised in Narodno sveučilište (University Extension). This is also where some paintings given to Dugo Selo by prominent painters upon their visit to the town are kept.
References
External links
Tourist Office of the Tourist Association oz Zagreb CountyFirst independent city web portal
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Cities and towns in Croatia
Populated places in Zagreb County
Zagreb County (former)