Banova Jaruga, Small settlement in Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia.
Banova Jaruga is a small settlement located in the Sisak-Moslavina region of central Croatia. The place sits within Kutina municipality and occupies a rural area characterized by scattered houses and open farmland.
The settlement first appeared on military maps during the 18th century as a documented place. The population grew steadily over the following decades as agriculture expanded in the region.
A Jewish cemetery hidden behind Stjepana Radića Street reflects the diverse population that once lived here. The gravestones from the early 20th century tell the story of Jewish residents who were part of the local community.
The settlement is accessible by road and basic services are available in the nearby town of Kutina. Visitors should expect to find most amenities in this larger center nearby.
Hidden behind a street in this small place is a Jewish cemetery with gravestones from the early 20th century. This overlooked corner reflects a lesser-documented Jewish presence in rural areas of that era.
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