Kotoriba
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| Kotoriba | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Kotoriba Municipality Općina Kotoriba |
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 Kotoriba
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| Coordinates: 46°22′N 16°49′E / 46.367°N 16.817°E | |
| Country | Croatia |
| County | Međimurje County |
| Government | |
| • Municipal mayor | Ljubomir Grgec |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.58 km2 (10.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,333 |
| • Density | 125.4/km2 (324.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 40329 Kotoriba |
Kotoriba is a village and municipality in Međimurje County, in northern Croatia.
It is located in the south-eastern part of the county, near the Mura River and border with Hungary, approximately 36 kilometres south-east of Čakovec and 20 kilometres east of Prelog, the largest and second-largest city of Međimurje County respectively. It is connected with Čakovec by both road and railroad.
Kotoriba is the only village in the municipality. In the 2001 census, it had a population of 3,333, with the majority of the people identifying themselves as Croats.
Kotoriba is known for being the site of the oldest railway station in the present-day Croatia. The opening ceremony was held on 24 March 1860.
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[edit] External links
- Website of the municipality (Croatian)
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