Duga Resa
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  Duga Resa
Duga Resa (Croatia)
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| County | Karlovac |
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| Mayor | Ivan Baršić (HSS) |
| Surface (km²) | 58 km² |
| Population (2001) |
12,114 (municipality) |
| Time zone (UTC) | UTC+1 Central European Time |
Duga Resa is a town and municipality in Karlovac county, Croatia. It is located east of Rijeka.
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[edit] Name
Duga Resa was first mentioned in records back in 1380. There are several theories on how the then-village got its name: one is that "resa" is reference to the town people's folk costumes, another is that it is named from the native plant that grows in the area, both on the land and in the water.
[edit] Population
The village soon grew into a town during the industrialization of the area in the late 19th and early 20th century. Today, there are 12,114 inhabitants in the municipality, 96% which are Croats. Its geographic location gives the town very hot summers and very cold winters.
[edit] Local interests
Popular activities include fishing, rafting, hunting, boating, swimming, volleyball, soccer, and biking. The local church St. Peters (Sveti Petar) dates back to the 14th century.
[edit] Notable people
- Antun Stipančić - table tennis player
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