Lipovača, Vukovar, Rural settlement in Vukovar-Srijem County, Croatia
Lipovača is a rural settlement in the Vukovar-Srijem County in eastern Croatia, near the municipality of Vukovar. The village comprises scattered homesteads and farmland typical of the Pannonian region.
The settlement originated as a pustara, a traditional hamlet form found in the Pannonian plain with deep roots in the region. This settlement pattern has remained largely unchanged over centuries.
The settlement maintains the rural character typical of Slavonia, with scattered homesteads and fields shaping everyday life. Local families continue traditional farming practices that define the region's agricultural heritage.
The settlement sits near the D2 highway, offering convenient road connections to surrounding areas. The nearby Bobota Canal serves as an important water source and geographical feature for the region.
The name Lipovača derives from linden trees that once dotted this area and shaped its landscape. A few ancient trees still stand as reminders of this botanical heritage.
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