Area 200 km² Local time Thursday 4:40 AM | Population 16,224 (2011) Team RK Nexe Našice | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind NW at 6 km/h, 77% Humidity Points of interest Dvorac Pejačević u Našicama, Bizik family Zoo, Pogrebna kapelica obitelji Pe | ||
Našice ([naʃitsɛ]) is a town in eastern Croatia, located on the northern slopes of the Krndija mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of regional hub Osijek. Administratively it belongs to Osijek-Baranja County.
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Map of 31500, Na%C5%A1ice, Croatia
Geography
Našice is located on the D2 state road Varaždin–Virovitica–Našice–Osijek and the railroad Zagreb–Koprivnica–Osijek.
Economy
Chief occupations are farming and angling on 11 km2 of fishing ground. Major industries include metal processing, cement, (at Našice cement), the stone excavation. Also wood processing, textiles and food.
History
The city was first mentioned in 1229 under the name of Nekche. In the 13th century, the Knights Templar came to Našice and built a church. The town was a feudal property of the Pejačević family until 1945. It was conquered by Ottoman Empire in 1541 and was part of Sanjak of Pojega till Austrian conquest in 1687.
In the late 19th and early 20th century, Našice was a district capital in the Virovitica County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia.
In September 1991 Croatian forces in Našice captured military barracks of Yugoslav People's Army.
Population
According to the census of 2011, there are 7,888 inhabitants in town, with 16,224 in the entire municipality. 88% of the population are Croats.
Settlements
The municipality of Našice includes the following settlements:
Culture
Rich hunting grounds can be found in the immediate surroundings, and the fishpond Našička Breznica and Lake Lapovac offer fine angling opportunities. Slavonian cuisine and freshwater fish are a part of the gastronomic offerings of the town and its surroundings.
As an economic and cultural centre is famous for its valuable cultural and historical heritage, (the Gothic church, two manor houses, exhibitions of the art colony "Hinko Juhn"). Našice plays an important role in business and excursionist tourism. The nice park by both of the Pejačević manors (horticultural monument). The private zoo of the Bizik family in nearby in Markovac Našički as well as the interesting surroundings at the foot of the Krndija hill emphasize the importance of natural beauty.
The municipality has an official memorial-area Crni Potok, dedicated to Croatian quisling soldiers and civilians killed at the site by members of the Yugoslav Partisans. The site is commemorated annually on the third Saturday in June.
Sports
Sports opportunities comprise tennis court, a football ground with accompanying facilities, and boating on the local waters. Footballers from Našice include Panathinaikos midfielder Danijel Pranjić and Danijel Stojanović. Football club NK NAŠK plays in Croatian Third Football League.