Suhovare

Suhovare (historically Suovare) is a settlement in Poličnik, Dalmatia, Croatia.

History

In 1332, knight Petar Mihovil's possessions and livestock held in the village of Suhovare (Zochovarie) were stolen.[1]

The village was abandoned in 1571, then resettled during the establishment of Ottoman government.[2] The rebuilt village was destroyed in 1646 by Venetian troops.[2] It was restored by returnees following major military actions in the 18th century.[2]

Demographics

According to the 1991 census, the settlement's population was 891, of whom 99.21% were Croats. According to the 2011 census, the total population was 508.

References

  1. Jugoslavenska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti. Historijski institut (Zagreb, Croatia) (2006). Zbornik Odsjeka za povijesne znanosti Zavoda za povijesne i društvene znanosti Hrvatske akademije znanosti i umjetnosti. HAZU.
  2. Mayhew 2008, p. 118.

Sources

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