Slobodnica is a village in the municipality

Municipality

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 of Sibinj

Sibinj

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 of the Brod-Posavina County

Brod-Posavina County

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. The village is adjacent to the western borders of the city of Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod

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, Croatia

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Demographics

According to the 2001 national census, Slobodnica has a total population of 1,592 and a density of 87 inhabitants per square kilometer. The largest age group are young people aged 5-44.

The village is predominantly Roman Catholic and 97% of its population are Croats.

Infrastructure and Economy

Slobodnica has an advantageous geographical position.

Traffic-wise the most significant part of Slobodnica is the Pan-European Corridor X on which highway A3

A3 (Croatia)

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 Zagreb

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 - Lipovac is located. The Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod is a city in Croatia, with a population of 59,507 in 2011. The city was known as Marsonia in the Roman Empire, and as Brod na Savi 1244–1934. It is the sixth largest city in Croatia, after Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and Zadar. Located in the region of Slavonia, it is the...

 zapad traffic junction is located in Slobodnica.

The two-tracked Zagreb

Zagreb

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 - Tovarnik

Tovarnik

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 railroad line is located on the route as well.

Slobodnica is also the location of The Police Station of Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod is a city in Croatia, with a population of 59,507 in 2011. The city was known as Marsonia in the Roman Empire, and as Brod na Savi 1244–1934. It is the sixth largest city in Croatia, after Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and Zadar. Located in the region of Slavonia, it is the...

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The tertiary sector of the economy is the most immanent source of income for the inhabitants of Slobodnica, including agriculture, catering, trade, transportation and tourism.

The completion of the Industrial Zone Slobodnica is expected by the end of 2010.