Sokolovac, Koprivnica-Križevci County

Sokolovac is a village and municipality in the Koprivnica–Križevci County in Croatia. According to the 2011 census, there are 3,417 inhabitants in the area, Croats forming a majority at 85.4%.[3]

Sokolovac
Sokolovac is located in Croatia
Sokolovac
Sokolovac
Coordinates: 46°06′39″N 16°42′23″E
Country Croatia
CountyKoprivnica-Križevci
Area
[1]
 • Total135.9 km2 (52.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total2,789
 • Density21/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitesokolovac.hr

History

In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Sokolovac was part of the Bjelovar-Križevci County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. Serbian Orthodox Lepavina Monastery established in 1550 is located within the boundaries of the municipality.

References
  1. Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. "Population by Ethnicity, by Towns/Municipalities, 2011 Census: County of Koprivnica-Križevci". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.



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