Kotoriba | |
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Municipality | |
Location within Međimurje County
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Location of Kotoriba in Croatia | |
Coordinates: 46°22′N 16°49′E / 46.367°N 16.817°E | |
Country | Croatia |
County | Međimurje |
Government | |
• Municipal mayor | Ljubomir Grgec |
Area | |
• Total | 26.58 km2 (10.26 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,224 |
• Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 40329 Kotoriba |
Website | www |
Kotoriba (Hungarian: Kotor) is a village and municipality in Međimurje County, in northern Croatia.
It is located in the south-eastern part of the county, near the Mura River and border with Hungary, approximately 36 kilometres south-east of Čakovec and 20 kilometres east of Prelog, the largest and second-largest city of Međimurje County respectively. It is connected with Čakovec by both road and railroad.
Kotoriba is the only village in the municipality. In the 2011 census, it had a population of 3,224.
Kotoriba is known for being the site of the oldest railway station in the present-day Croatia. The opening ceremony was held on 24 April 1860.
Coordinates: 46°21′N 16°49′E / 46.350°N 16.817°E