Staro Petrovo Selo
Staro Petrovo Selo, a town on the southern slopes of Požeška Gora Mountain and in the Sava river plain in the region of Slavonia, Croatia, 12 km southeast of Nova Gradiška; elevation 91 m. According to the 2001 census, there are 6,352 people living in the area, absolute majority are Croats. The local economy is based on farming, livestock breeding and food industry (cheese).
The position close to the highway and the international railroad underlies the importance of Staro Petrovo Selo in transit tourism. The church of St. Anthony of Padua is an important sacral building.
The nearby Požeška Gora mountain north of the village provides hiking and (partly) hunting opportunities while the swampy Crnac field and the Sava river, lying more to the south, offer fishing opportunities.
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Coordinates: 45°14′N 17°31′E / 45.233°N 17.517°E