Rašćane, Rural settlement in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia.
Rašćane is a small rural settlement located in Split-Dalmatia County within the municipality of Vrgorac. The village sits on hillside terrain at around 350 meters elevation in the Dalmatian interior.
This settlement has roots extending back to Roman times, followed by periods of Byzantine and Venetian rule in the region. Late 18th-century Austrian administration brought significant restructuring to the area.
The population of 124 inhabitants maintains strong family traditions, with surnames like Erceg, Pavlinović, and Selak representing generations of local heritage.
The settlement is accessible via the A1 highway, which connects it to major regional centers. The area offers typical rural conditions with roads that link the Dalmatian hinterland.
The settlement sits amid ten surrounding communities including Rašćane Gornje, Župa, Kozica, and Slivno, creating a network of traditional Dalmatian villages.
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