Pleternica is a town in the region of Slavonia, Croatia, 12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of Požega, in the Požega Valley (Požeška kotlina). The population of the municipality is 9,138, with 2,895 in Pleternica itself (2021).[3]

Pleternica
Pleternica main street
Pleternica main street
Pleternica is located in Croatia
Pleternica
Pleternica
Location of Pleternica in Croatia
Coordinates: 45°17′N 17°49′E / 45.29°N 17.81°E / 45.29; 17.81
Country Croatia
RegionSlavonia (Požega Valley)
County Požega-Slavonia
Government
  MayorAntonija Jozić (HDZ)
Area
  Town
206.6 km2 (79.8 sq mi)
  Urban
12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
  Town
9,138
  Density44.23/km2 (114.6/sq mi)
  Urban
2,895
  Urban density224/km2 (581/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (Central European Time)
Websitepleternica.hr

Pleternica is located at the confluence of the river Londža into the Orljava river, at the foot of the mountain Požeška Gora; elevation 153 m (502 ft).

Settlements

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As of 2011, the municipality consists of 38 settlements:[3][needs update]

Town of Pleternica: Population trends 1857–2021

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Biology

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45°17′N 17°48′E / 45.283°N 17.800°E / 45.283; 17.800