Turjaci, Rural settlement in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia.
Turjaci is a rural settlement in Split-Dalmatia County situated in the Dalmatian highlands at about 1,060 feet (324 meters) elevation. The village consists of scattered houses and farmland typical of the inland Dalmatian region near Sinj.
The settlement formed as a traditional inland Dalmatian community with roots in the regional history of the Sinj area. It has endured as part of the local communities that maintain the cultural continuity of the Dalmatian highland regions.
The surnames Perić, Budimir-Bekan, Maleš, Grgić, and Jazidžija represent the predominant family lineages within the Croatian community of Turjaci.
The settlement is accessible by road from Sinj, with local infrastructure typical of rural areas in the region. Visitors should expect basic facilities and take note of the hilly terrain when exploring.
The settlement maintains its Croatian identity with geographical coordinates at 43°38'54"N latitude and 16°40'20"E longitude in the Dalmatian region.
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