Drnje


Drnje is a village and a municipality in the Koprivnica-Križevci County in Croatia. In the 2021 Croatian census, there were 1,533 inhabitants in the municipality.
Croats form an absolute majority at 97.59%.

History

In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Drnje was part of the Bjelovar-Križevci County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia.

Demographics

In 2021, the municipality had 1,533 residents in the following settlements:
  • Botovo, population 232
  • Drnje, population 805
  • Torčec, population 496

Ethnicity and Religion

EthnicityPopulation%
Croats1,49697.59%
Romani201.3%
Others171.11%
Total1,533100%

Administration

The current mayor of Drnje is Matija Dolenec and the Drnje Municipal Council consists of 9 seats.

Culture

There are currently several cultural and sports associations operating in Drnje:

Sports

Education

  • Kindergarten "Igra"
  • Elementary School "Fran Koncelak" Drnje

Religion

There are two catholic churches in Drnje: