Lapšina is a

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in northern

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, part of the Sveti Martin na Muri municipality within Međimurje County.

History

Lapšina is mentioned in charter issued in year 1478 as ''Lapsthin''. In the late 16th century, the nobleman Nikola I Mlakovečki (Nicolaus Malakoczy) built a castle in Lapšina. The castle fell into disrepair during 19th century and by the 1930s it was completely demolished.

Geography

Lapšina is located in part of Međimurje called Gornje Međimurje. Lapšina is about 21 kilometres northwest from

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. Village is situated on the right bank of river Mur near border with

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. Lapšina had a population of 148 in 2011 census. Lapšina is experiencing

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since 2000s.

References

{{Reflist Populated places in Međimurje County