Virovitica
Virovitica | |
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Town | |
| Grad Virovitica | |
| Country | Croatia |
| County | Virovitica-Podravina County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 178.49 km2 (68.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 22,618 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 33 000 |
| Area code | ++385 (0) 33 |
| Website | http://www.virovitica.hr/ |
Virovitica is a Croatian city near the Croatian-Hungarian border. It is situated near the Drava river and belongs to the historic region of Slavonia. Virovitica has a population of 15,589, with 22,618 people in the municipality (census 2001). It is also the capital of the Virovitica-Podravina county.
Virovitica has also historically been known by the names Wirowititz/Virovititz and Wirowitiza (German), Viroviticza, Verewitiza, Verowitiza, Verowtiza, Verőce (Hungarian) and Varaviza (Italian).
Culture
Virovitica has a monument dedicated to fallen members of the Croatian Home Guard.[1]
Notable people
Twin towns
References
External links
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