Gornji Žirovac, Rural settlement in Dvor Municipality, Croatia.
Description
Gornji Žirovac is a rural settlement in Dvor Municipality, Croatia, spread across hilly terrain in a border region. The village sits in an agricultural area with local connections to several neighboring communities.
History
The settlement experienced major demographic shifts during the 1990s Croatian War of Independence, reshaping the community. These events left a lasting mark on the population structure of the region.
Culture
The families of Gornji Žirovac maintain strong ties through surnames like Tintor, Cvijetić, Arbutina, Bodlović, and Ostojić, representing local heritage.
Practical
The settlement connects to neighboring villages through local roads linking to Donji Žirovac, Komora, and Gvozdansko. A car is helpful for exploring the area and moving between these communities.
Did you know?
The settlement consists of several distinct hamlets named after former inhabitants, such as Carići, Drljače, Ljiljci, and Poznanovići. These place names preserve family histories within the local landscape.
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