Suhovare
Suhovare (historically Suovare) is a settlement in Poličnik, Istria, Croatia.
History
In 1332, knight Petar Mihovil's possessions and livestock held in the village of Suhovare (Zochovarie) were stolen.[1]
The village was abandoned in 1571, then resettled during the establishment of Ottoman government.[2] The rebuilt village was destroyed in 1646 by Venetian troops.[2] It was restored by returnees following major military actions in the 18th century.[2]
Demographics
According to the 1991 census, the settlement was inhabited by 891 individuals, out of whom 99,21% were Croats. According to the 2011 census, the total population numbers 508.
References
- ^ Jugoslavenska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti. Historijski institut (Zagreb, Croatia) (2006). Zbornik Odsjeka za povijesne znanosti Zavoda za povijesne i društvene znanosti Hrvatske akademije znanosti i umjetnosti. HAZU.
- ^ a b c Mayhew 2008, p. 118.
Sources
- Tea Mayhew (2008). Dalmatia Between Ottoman and Venetian Rule: Contado Di Zara, 1645-1718. Viella. ISBN 978-88-8334-334-6.