Kirin (Serbian Cyrillic: Кирин) is a village in central Croatia, located in the municipality of Gvozd, Sisak-Moslavina County. It is connected by the D6 highway.
Geography
Kirin is situated in the Continental Croatia region, at coordinates 45°24′21″N 15°53′29″E. The village covers a total area of 14.8 square kilometers (5.7 square miles) and sits at an elevation of 196 meters (643 feet) above sea level. The local postal code is 44410, and the area code is (+385) 44.
History
The Kirin Republic (Croatian: Kirinska republika) was established on 2 August 1941, during the period of World War II in Yugoslavia.
Demographics
According to the 2021 census, the village of Kirin had a population of 22 residents. The 2011 census recorded 52 inhabitants, which represented approximately 16.25% of the village's pre-war population as recorded in the 1991 census.
According to the 1991 census, the population of Kirin was predominantly of Serbian ethnicity, with 98.75% of residents (316 out of 320) identifying as ethnic Serbs. Ethnic Croats accounted for 0.31% (1 out of 320), while 0.94% (3 out of 320) were of other ethnic origins.
The village has experienced a significant population decline over time. Historical census records show the population peaked at 1,169 residents in 1931, followed by a gradual decline through the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century. The population figures by census year are as follows: 996 (1857), 959 (1869), 891 (1880), 1,020 (1890), 1,102 (1900), 1,116 (1910), 1,111 (1921), 1,169 (1931), 753 (1948), 782 (1953), 718 (1961), 549 (1971), 420 (1981), 320 (1991), 56 (2001), 52 (2011), and 22 (2021).
Administration
Kirin is part of the Sisak-Moslavina County and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Municipality of Gvozd.
