Svinica, Croatia Explained

Official Name:Svinica
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Croatia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Croatia
Coordinates:45.3058°N 16.494°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Croatia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Sisak-Moslavina
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Majur
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:21.9
Population As Of:2021
Population Total:63
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central European Time
Utc Offset:+1

Svinica is a village in central Croatia located about 7 kms north of Hrvatska Kostajnica.

History

The exact date of the first settlement is unknown, but during the 15th and 16th century, documents show the existence of a fort built as a protection against the invading Turks.

After the war in Croatia (1991-1995), many residents fled the village to find refuge in safer areas.

Geography

The village sits along Svinica Creek that starts from the spring in the upper part of the village. On the way, downstream creek powers about dozen watermills that were used to ground crops such as corn and wheat. The village is positioned in the area next to the old Roman roads, but there is no existing proof of settlement being there during this period.

There are two Serbian Orthodox Churches in the village; Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Jovan and Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Petka.

Economy

The chief occupations are farming, forestry, and hunting which gives the people of village their livelihood.

Notes and References

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