Bestrma is a village in central Croatia, in the municipality of Sunja, Sisak-Moslavina County. It is located in the Banija region.

Bestrma
Village
Bestrma is located in Croatia
Bestrma
Bestrma
Location of Bestrma in Croatia
Coordinates: 45°23′21″N 16°26′39″E / 45.38917°N 16.44417°E / 45.38917; 16.44417
Country Croatia
RegionContinental Croatia (Banovina)
County Sisak-Moslavina
MunicipalitySunja
Area
 • Total
6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total
71
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
44211 Blinjski Kut
Area code(+385) 44

History

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Demographics

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According to the 2011 census,[3] the village of Bestrma has 86 inhabitants. This represents 29.66% of its pre-war population according to the 1991 census.

The 1991 census[4] recorded that 81.38% (236/290) of the village population were ethnic Serbs, 12.76% were Yugoslavs (37/290), 2.07% were Croats (6/290) and 3.79% were of other/unknown ethnic origin (11/290).

Historical population 1857-2011 [3][5]
population
255
324
415
487
580
650
650
699
413
471
479
471
343
290
166
86
1857186918801890190019101921193119481953196119711981199120012011
Sources: Croatian Bureau of Statistics


NOTE: From 1957-1971 includes data for Blinjska Greda settlement. From 1981 census on, Blinjska Greda settlement is reported separately.

Notable natives and residents

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References

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  1. ^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements" (xlsx). Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Bestrma". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
  4. ^ Izdanje Državnog zavoda za statistiku RH: Narodnosni sastav stanovništva RH od 1880-1991. godine.
  5. ^ Naselja i stanovništvo Republike Hrvatske 1857-2001, www.dzs.hr

45°23′21″N 16°26′39″E / 45.38917°N 16.44417°E / 45.38917; 16.44417