Leskovec is a village in northern Croatia, part of the Štrigova municipality within Međimurje County. Village is located near the border with Slovenia.
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![]() ![]() Leskovec Location of Leskovec in Croatia | |
Coordinates: 46°29′17″N 16°16′25″E | |
Country | Croatia |
County | Međimurje County |
Municipality | Štrigova |
Area | |
• Total | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 109 |
• Density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Leskovec is first time mentioned in charter issued in year 1448 as Villa Leskocz.[3] In this charter Frederick II of Celje granted the village Leskovec to the chapel of Saint Jerome in nearby Štrigova.[4] In year 1664 chapel of Saint Jerome with Leskovec was granted to the Pauline Order from Šenkovec by count Petar Zrinski.[4] In early 19th century Leskovec was granted to noble family Knežević.[5]
Leskovec is located in valley between hills of Gornje Međimurje, southwest from municipality centre Štrigova. Leskovec had a population of 109 in 2011 census.[2] Leskovec is experiencing population decline since the 1950s.
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