Žeževica | |
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Coordinates: 43°27′N 16°58′E / 43.450°N 16.967°E | |
Country | Croatia |
County | Split-Dalmatia |
Municipality | Šestanovac |
Area | |
• Total | 24.0 km2 (9.3 sq mi) |
Population (2021)
[2] | |
• Total | 306 |
• Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Žeževica is a village in central Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 350 (2011). [3] It is located in the municipality of Šestanovac, 15 km from the Adriatic Sea.
The community has a Mediterranean climate, and the streets are lined with stone houses and historic structures. The village's main landmark is the Church of St. George, built in 1776, which is located on a natural landmark, a hill named Orje. [4]
Žeževica is situated at the base of the Biokovo mountain. A short distance from Žeževica are some of the biggest Croatian tourist centers: Brela, Baška Voda and Makarska. Nearby is a river, the Cetina, which is a popular destination for rafting.
The village is mostly Roman Catholic.
The village is divided into two parts: Upper and Lower Žeževica.
In November 2005, a construction project was begun to build the Šestanovac- Ploče subsection of the Split- Dubrovnik highway, passing through Lower Žeževica. By the end of 2008. highway is opened.
Žeževica | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 43°27′N 16°58′E / 43.450°N 16.967°E | |
Country | Croatia |
County | Split-Dalmatia |
Municipality | Šestanovac |
Area | |
• Total | 24.0 km2 (9.3 sq mi) |
Population (2021)
[2] | |
• Total | 306 |
• Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Žeževica is a village in central Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 350 (2011). [3] It is located in the municipality of Šestanovac, 15 km from the Adriatic Sea.
The community has a Mediterranean climate, and the streets are lined with stone houses and historic structures. The village's main landmark is the Church of St. George, built in 1776, which is located on a natural landmark, a hill named Orje. [4]
Žeževica is situated at the base of the Biokovo mountain. A short distance from Žeževica are some of the biggest Croatian tourist centers: Brela, Baška Voda and Makarska. Nearby is a river, the Cetina, which is a popular destination for rafting.
The village is mostly Roman Catholic.
The village is divided into two parts: Upper and Lower Žeževica.
In November 2005, a construction project was begun to build the Šestanovac- Ploče subsection of the Split- Dubrovnik highway, passing through Lower Žeževica. By the end of 2008. highway is opened.