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Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia · Europe
About Zagreb
Zagreb sits on the route: 10 minutes from Jankomir.
Zagreb is in Croatia, with about 660,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Jankomir, about 7 km away.
Zagreb ( ZAH-greb; Croatian: [zǎːɡreb] ) is the capital and largest city of Croatia. It is in the north of the country, along the Sava River, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb stands near the international border between Croatia and Slovenia at an elevation of approximately 158 m (518 ft) aboveRead more
sea level. At the 2021 census, the city itself had a population of 767,131, while the population of the Zagreb metropolitan area is 1,086,528.
The oldest settlement in the vicinity of the city was the Roman Andautonia, in today's Šćitarjevo. The historical record of the name "Zagreb" dates from 1134, in reference to the foundation of the settlement at Kaptol in 1094. Zagreb became a free royal city in 1242. In 1851, Janko Kamauf became Zagreb's first mayor. Zagreb has special status as a Croatian administrative division—it comprises a consolidated city-county (but separate from Zagreb County), and is administratively subdivided into 17 city districts. Most of the city districts lie at a low elevation along the valley of the river Sava, whereas northern and northeastern city districts, such as Podsljeme and Sesvete districts are spread out across the foothills of the Medvednica mountain, making the city's geography rather diverse. The city spans about 30 km from east to west, while stretching about 20 km from north to south. Zagreb ranks as a global city, with a 'Beta-' rating from the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.
The transport connections, concentration of industry, and scientific and research institutions and industrial tradition underlie Zagreb's leading economic position in Croatia. Zagreb is the seat of the central government, administrative bodies, and almost all government ministries. Almost all of the largest Croatian companies, media, and scientific institutions have their headquarters in the city. Zagreb is the most important transport hub in Croatia: here Central Europe, the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe meet, making the Zagreb area the centre of the road, rail and air networks of Croatia. It is a city known for its diverse economy, high quality of living, museums, sporting, and entertainment events. Major branches of Zagreb's economy include high-tech industries and the service sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any good drives near Zagreb?
The nearest famous roads are South Styrian Wine Road and Solčava Panoramic Road.
How long does it take to drive to Zagreb?
Ljubljana to Zagreb is about 1 hr 40 min (140 km). Zagreb to Dubrovnik is about 7 hr 8 min (606 km). Zagreb to Split is about 4 hr 31 min (410 km).
Where is Zagreb?
Zagreb is in Zagreb, Croatia, about 7 km from Jankomir.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 663,592
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Zagreb
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 45.8144, 15.9780
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Driving in Croatia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.52/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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