Generalski Stol

Generalski Stol is a municipality in Karlovac County, Croatia. There are 2,642 inhabitants, 99% of whom are Croats.[3]

Generalski Stol
Generalski Stol is located in Croatia
Generalski Stol
Generalski Stol
Coordinates: 45°20′24″N 15°22′48″E
Country Croatia
CountyKarlovac
Area
[1]
 • Total100.0 km2 (38.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total2,171
 • Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitegeneralski-stol.hr
Image of Generalski Stol municipality within Karlovac County

Name and history

Generalski Stol played a historically important role in defending Croatia and western Europe by preventing Ottoman incursions further west. The settlement's name (literally, "the General's Table") is a reference to the generals that planned their defense strategy here.

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 Karlovac". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.



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