Tovarnik
| Tovarnik | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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  Tovarnik | |
 Tovarnik | |
| Coordinates: 45°10′N 19°9′E / 45.167°N 19.150°ECoordinates: 45°10′N 19°9′E / 45.167°N 19.150°E | |
| Country |
 Croatia |
| County | Vukovar-Syrmia |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,775 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 32249 |
| Area code(s) | 32 |
| Vehicle registration | VU |
Tovarnik is a municipality in the Vukovar-Syrmia County in Croatia next to the border with Serbia. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,775 inhabitants, 91.06% which are Croats.[1] The municipality is part of Syrmia. It is the birthplace of great Croatian poet Antun Gustav Matoš.
Geography
The municipality is located in historical regions of Syrmia. The total area of the municipality is 64.56 km2. The territory of the municipality is completely flat with very fertile black soil.
Climate and weather
Tovarnik municipality has a moderately warm and rainy continental climate as defined by the Köppen climate classification. Due to the influence of continentality temperature differences within one year are more pronounced than in the rest of country.
Notable natives and residents
Settlements
The settlements of Ilača and Tovarnik comprise the Tovarnik municipality.
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