Đurđevac
Đurđevac is a town in the Koprivnica-Križevci County in Croatia.
History
Until 1918, Đurđevac was part of the Austrian monarchy, in the Croatian Military Frontier, under the WARASDIN-ST. GEORGENER Regiment N°VI. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Đurđevac was a district capital in the Bjelovar-Križevci County of the Kingdom.Climate
Since records began in 1960, the highest temperature recorded at the local weather station was, on 10 August 2017. The coldest temperature was, on 16 January 1963.Demographics
According to the 2021 census, there are a total of 7,378 inhabitants in the municipality, in the following settlements:- Budrovac, population 277
- Čepelovac, population 302Đurđevac, population 5,834
- Grkine, population 121
- Mičetinac, population 146
- Severovci, population 92
- Sirova Katalena, population 226
- Suha Katalena, population 285
- Sveta Ana, population 95
The citizens of the town colloquially call themselves "Picoki".
Administration
The current mayor of Đurđevac is Hrvoje Janči and the Đurđevac Town Council consists of 13 seats.Sights and events
- Old town Đurđevac
- Picokijada - Legenda o picokima
- Church of st. George in Đurđevac
- Sands of Đurđevac
- Park-Forest Đurđevac
- Seperacija, an artificial lake
- Čivićevac, the perennial river through the town
Notable people
- Boris Braun - member of the notable Braun family, University professor and honorary Citizen of Đurđevac
- Mladen Markač - Commander of Croatian Special Police during Operation Storm during the Croatian War of Independence, and afterwards held the rank of Colonel General
Twin city
- Gödöllő, Hungary