Country Serbia Time zone CET (UTC+1) Website www.palic.rs Local time Tuesday 11:58 AM Province Vojvodina | District North Bačka Car plates SU Population 7,668 (2002) Area code 024 | |
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Weather 20°C, Wind S at 14 km/h, 48% Humidity Points of interest Palić Zoo, Lake Palić, Villa Lujza, Zvonko Bogdan Winery, Landscape of Outstandi | ||
Palić (Serbian: Палић or Palić, Hungarian: Palics, Croatian: Palić, Bunjevac: Palić, German: Palitsch) is a town in Serbia, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Subotica, and 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the border between Serbia and Hungary. It is a part of the Subotica Municipality, North Bačka District, autonomous province of Vojvodina. The town has a Hungarian ethnic majority and its population numbering 7,745 people (2002 census). Many tourists come to Palić every year because of the Palić lake and spa. There are over 450 guest houses, and even a five-star hotel. It is known for its European film festival which takes place every summer. In 2008 the life achievement award was presented to the British film director Ken Loach.
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Map of Pali%C4%87, Serbia
Ethnic groups (2002 census)
Historical population
Palić lake
The Palić lake covers an area of 380 hectares (940 acres), with a 17-kilometre (11 mi) shore line. The average depth of the lake is 2 metres (6 ft 7 in), and there are lots of fish in it. In 1995 the Tisa-Palić canal was opened so that the lake would remain as healthy as it was before in spite of development around the lake.
Climate
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).