Špičkovina, Settlement in Zabok, Croatia
Špičkovina is a small settlement in Krapina-Zagorje County near Zabok. The village sits among green hills in a region shaped by the Krapinica River and reflects traditional features of northwestern Croatian countryside.
The settlement developed together with nearby Zabok, first mentioned in writing in 1335. The village grew after World War II when infrastructure in the region modernized.
The population of 741 residents maintains strong Croatian identity, with family names like Herceg, Cujzek, and Jurinec representing local heritage.
This small village connects to Zabok through local roads, which serves as the regional center for services and shopping. Visitors should use a car since public transportation is limited and most destinations in the area are easy to reach.
Twenty predominant family surnames characterize the genealogical landscape of Špičkovina, reflecting generations of established local lineages.
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