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Mokošica
Nova Mokošica— Suburbs — 
MokošicaCoordinates: 42°40′34″N 18°05′42″E / 42.67611°N 18.095°E Country 
CroatiaCounty Dubrovnik-Neretva Municipality Dubrovnik Elevation 0 m (0 ft) Population (2001)[1] – Total 7,528 1,487 Mokošica / 6,041 Nova Mokošica Time zone CET (UTC+1) – Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 20236 Area code(s) 020 Licence plate DU Mokošica is a district in the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia.[2] The suburb consists of Old (Mokošica) and New Mokošica (Nova Mokošica). According to the census of 2001, it has a population of 7528 residents. It is considered to be one of the most densely populated urban districts in Croatia.
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Name
It was named after Mokosh, the goddess of fertility and protector of women in Slavic mythology.
Geographical location
Mokošica is the first major western suburban town of Dubrovnik (7 km from Dubrovnik). It is located just above the Adriatic Highway which leads to Split. From the north and east it is surrounded by the high mountains of the Dalmatian coast. Towards the north lies the slopes of Golubov Kamen Hill.
History
From the 16th century onwards Mokošica was the summer location for the citizens of Dubrovnik (House of Bona, Zuzorić, Ragnina, and Giorgi). The most important building is Gozze-Giorgi(Sabino Giorgi) villa where in 1814 the council met for the last time to restore the Republic of Ragusa. Nearby, there is Mokošica Villa Zamagna with a small chapel as well as ruins of a medieval church St. Pancras.
During the Homeland War, from November 1991 until May 1992, New and Old Mokošica were occupied by the JNA,[3] Serbian and Montenegrin armies. New Mokošica recorded less destruction than in the old town. It is believed that this was the case because in Old Mokošica members of guerrilla units were stationed.
New Mokošica
New Mokošica consists of 3 residential units, that were built in three phases. New urban development dates back to the early 1980s when the first multi-storey dwellings were built. Terrain on which New Mokošica is located abounds with olive groves, vineyards and fields. There are now residential buildings, a primary school sports hall, a kindergarten, health centre, cafes, shops, bank, bakery, post office, betting shops, playgrounds for children and sports courts for adults. There are plans to construction a new church and a large shopping centre.
There is a large number of high-rise buildings that were built in the 1980s and the beginning of the 90s. The second and third phase of construction involved the evolution of "Our House" to "Small houses". Typical homes are residential buildings of three to four-stories, while the so-called Small houses or urban villas consist of up to 2 floors and 4 rooms per house. In 2005 the fourth phase of construction of new buildings from the housing incentive program (POS) began. This has resulted in an entirely new look for the area.
Economy
The vast majority of employees in Mokošica work in Dubrovnik. Main branches of economy in Mokošica are tourism, shipbuilding and fishing. There are plans to construct a large shopping centre and consequently the development of trade.
In the immediate vicinity of Komolac there is a marina. ACI Marina Dubrovnik in Komolac is the holder of a blue flag, and is located near the source of the river Ombla. The marina is completely protected from storm waves and the sea. It is considered to be one of the safest marinas in the world.
Transportation
New Mokošica is connected to Dubrovnik by the Adriatic highway. The 7 kilometre journey is connected frequently by bus lines 1A and 1B of transportation company Libertas.
Population
Mokošica vast majority of the population are Croats (Catholics), small percentage of Serbs and Bosnians. According to the census of 2001 in New Mokošica 6041 residents were living and in the Old Mokošica, 1487 inhabitants.
References
- ^ http://www.dzs.hr/hrv/censuses/census2001/Popis/H01_01_03/h01_01_03_zup19-0981.html
- ^ Sanja Klempic Bogadi & Sonja Podgorelec (December 2009). "Socio-Demographic Characteristics & Processes in Croatian Coastal Cities". Geoadria: p. 225. http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?show=clanak&id_clanak_jezik=68324. Retrieved 2010-09-22. "... municipality of Zupa Dubrovacka ... Donje Obuljeno, Gornje Obuljeno, Knezica, Komolac, Mokosica, Nova Mokosica..."
- ^ Reckoning: The 1991 Siege of Dubrovnik and the Consequences of the War for Peace by Srgja Pavlovi. Military & Political Dynamics of the Siege: The Kouchner Plan, announced on November 19, 1991, called for JNA forces advancing from the north-west to stop at the village of Mokosica.Page 68
External links
Categories:- Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County
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