Suhovare

Suhovare (historically Suovare) is a settlement in Poličnik, Dalmatia, Croatia.

Suhovare
Village
Suhovare is located in Croatia
Suhovare
Suhovare
Coordinates: 44°09′N 15°24′E
Country Croatia
CountyZadar
MunicipalityPoličnik
Area
  Total3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
Population
 (2021)[2]
  Total521
  Density160/sq mi (61/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23241 Poličnik
Area code023

History

In 1332, knight Petar Mihovil's possessions and livestock held in the village of Suhovare (Zochovarie) were stolen.[3]

The village was abandoned in 1571, then resettled during the establishment of Ottoman government.[4] The rebuilt village was destroyed in 1646 by Venetian troops.[4] It was restored by returnees following major military actions in the 18th century.[4]

Demographics

According to the 1991 census, the settlement's population was 891, of whom 99.21% were Croats. According to the 2011 census, the total population was 508.

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