Kastav (Italian: Castua) is a historical town located about 10 km northwest of Rijeka and about 5 km northeast of Opatija in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in Croatia.
Demographics
The total population of Kastav is 10,472 (census 2011).[1]
The census of 2001 had recorded the following settlements:[2]
- Brnčići, population 677
- Ćikovići, population 3,089
- Kastav, population 2,037
- Rubeši, population 1,722
- Spinčići, population 876
- Trinajstići, population 490
History
Kastav was built on an isolated hill 378 meters above sea level. Its historic center, many parks and big forest are attractive to foreign visitors and hikers. The historic walled town contains a church dating from the 13th century which hosts an international music festival each summer.
The Kastav Statute (Croatian: Statut Grada Kastva) was written in 1400, and confirms the status of Croatian city Kastav as an administrative and political centre from the late 14th century.
Geography
Because of its unusual but good position Kastav has really hot summers and very cold winters; during the summer temperatures can rise to 37 °C, sometimes even more. In summer evenings Kastav wood is crowded with walkers who come for the fresh air in wood and of sport, athletes who have their summer break but want stay in good shape. In winter Kastav is one of the first places in the Kvarner region to become white with snow.
Economy
Industry in Kastav isn't developed because citizens of Kastav are focused on work in nearby Rijeka and Opatija, but there are still private stores and companies led by well situated people. Estates in Kastav are very valuable because of its excellent position for living and views of Kvarner and the many islands in the Kvarner region. With faster access from Croatia to the European Union, interest in estates in that part of Croatia is growing.
Sport
Sport and recreation in Kastav are well known in Croatia and in countries nearby like Slovenia and Italy. Kastav has successful sports teams in volleyball, handball, indoor-soccer and, most successfully, basketball.
References
- ^ "Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011, First Results by Settlements" (in Croatian and English) (HTML). Statistical Reports (Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics) (1441). June 2011. ISSN 1332-0297. http://www.dzs.hr/Eng/censuses/census2011/htm/E11_Zup31_1805.html. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- ^ Croatian Bureau of Statistics Census 2001 http://www.dzs.hr/hrv/censuses/census2001/Popis/H01_01_03/h01_01_03_zup08-1805.html
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