Brod-Posavina County facts for kids
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Brod-Posavina County
Brodsko-posavska županija
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Brod-Posavina County in Croatia
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| Country | Croatia | ||
| County seat | Slavonski Brod | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,030 km2 (780 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 158,575 | ||
| • Density | 78.12/km2 (202.3/sq mi) | ||
| Area code | 035 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | HR-12 | ||
| HDI (2017) | 0.783 high · 18th |
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Brod-Posavina County (Croatian: Brodsko-posavska županija) is a region in southern Slavonia, Croatia. It is located on the left bank of the Sava River. This is why it is also known as Posavina. The main city and center of the county is Slavonski Brod.
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Where is Brod-Posavina County?
Brod-Posavina County is in the eastern part of Croatia. It shares borders with several other counties.
- To the west, it borders the Sisak-Moslavina County.
- To the north, you'll find the Požega-Slavonia County.
- In the northeast, it borders the Osijek-Baranja County.
- To the east, it is next to the Vukovar-Srijem County.
The Sava River forms its southern border, which is also the border with another country.
Cities and Towns
Brod-Posavina County has two main cities and many smaller towns and villages. These places are important for the people who live there.
Slavonski Brod
Slavonski Brod is the biggest city in the county. It is also the county seat, which means it is where the main government offices are. The city is located right on the Sava River.
Nova Gradiška
Nova Gradiška is another important town in Brod-Posavina County. It is smaller than Slavonski Brod but still a key center for the area.
Who Lives Here?
In 2011, about 158,575 people lived in Brod-Posavina County. This means there were about 78 people living in each square kilometer. Most of the people living here are Croats, making up about 95% of the population. A smaller group, about 2.6%, are Serbs.
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This chart shows the age groups of people in Brod-Posavina County in 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Brod-Posavina para niños
