Čavoglave facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Čavoglave
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Church of Croatian Martyrs
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 Čavoglave
Location in Croatia
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| Country |  Croatia |
| County | Šibenik-Knin County |
| Municipality | Ružić |
| Elevation | 1,380 ft (420 m) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 300 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Čavoglave is a village in Croatia. It has a population of 300. It is part of the Ružić municipality, in Šibenik-Knin County.
During the Croatian War of Independence in 1991, Čavoglave became well-known because of the band Thompson's song Bojna Čavoglave. The band's leader, Marko Perković, was born there. He built a "Church of Croatian Martyrs" in Čavoglave, as a memorial for Croatian Army soldiers and civilians who died during the Croatian War of Independence. There is an annual fund raising concert in honor of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day in Čavoglave. Thousands of people visit the concert every year. The 2011 Croatian census said that the village had 300 people. 100% of them were Croatian and Roman Catholic.
See also
In Spanish: Čavoglave para niños
