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Našice
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| County | Osijek-Baranja county |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Krešimir Žagar (HDZ) |
| Area | |
| • City | 200 km2 (77.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • City | 16,228 |
| • Urban | 7,894 |
| Time zone | Central European Time (UTC+1) |
Našice (pronounced Na-shi-tse) is a town in the Osijek-Baranja County of Croatia, population 7,894 (2001), total municipality population 16,228 (2011).[1] It is located on the northern slopes of Krndija Mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of Osijek; elevation 157 m.
Našice is located on the D2 state road Varaždin–Virovitica–Našice–Osijek and the railroad Zagreb–Koprivnica–Osijek. 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.
As economic and cultural centre is famous for its valuable cultural and historical heritage, (the Gothic church, two manors, 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). Private zoo of the Bizik family in nearby in Markovac Našički as well as the interesting surroundings at the foot of Krndija Mountain emphasize the importance of natural beauty.
Sports opportunities comprise tennis courts, a football ground with accompanying facilities, and boating on the local waters. Bayern Munich midfielder Danijel Pranjić was born in Našice. Football club NK NAŠK is currently playing in Croatian Third Football League.
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.
The city was first mentioned in 1229 under the name of Nekche. The town was a feudal property of the Pejačević family until 1945.
The municipality of Našice includes the following settlements:
In the census of 2001, 87% of the population were Croats.
The municipality has an official memorial-area Crni Potok, dedicated to soldiers and civilians killed at the site by members of the Yugoslav Partisans.[2][3] The site is commemorated annually on the third Saturday in June.[2]
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