Smilčić, Rural settlement in Benkovac, Croatia.
Smilčić is a rural settlement in Benkovac, located in northern Dalmatia with traditional stone houses scattered across the landscape. The village occupies hilly terrain and displays the typical appearance of a Croatian countryside community with family homes and farm properties.
The village developed from traditional settlement patterns in northern Dalmatia, with family names such as Arbanas and Šušak remaining present across generations. This continuity reflects the historical stability of rural communities in the region.
The settlement's population of 244 residents includes both Croatian and Serbian communities, each contributing distinct traditions to the local social fabric.
The settlement sits on hilly terrain and connects via regional roads to larger towns in the Zadar area. Visitors should expect a quiet village setting with limited commercial services.
Residents continue agricultural practices passed down through generations, cultivating the surrounding fields while adapting to modern farming techniques.
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