Lipice is a village (naselje) located in central Croatia. It is administratively part of the City of Karlovac, which belongs to Karlovac County (Croatian: Karlovačka županija). The settlement is situated in the continental part of the country, within the historical region known as Banovina.
Geography
Lipice lies in the lowland area of the Dobra River basin. The surrounding landscape is characterized by agricultural fields, mixed forests, and scattered residential structures. The village is accessible via local road networks that connect it to the nearby urban centre of Karlovac and the broader national highway system.
Administration
As a constituent settlement of the City of Karlovac, Lipice falls under the jurisdiction of the municipal authorities of Karlovac. Local governance is provided by the city council of Karlovac, which oversees public services, infrastructure development, and community affairs for the village.
Demographics
According to the most recent publicly available census data (2011), specific population figures for Lipice are recorded, but the exact number is not provided in this summary. Updated demographic statistics from the 2021 census have not been incorporated into this entry.
Etymology
The name Lipice is derived from the Slavic root lip-, meaning “linden tree.” The suffix -ice is a common toponymic ending in South Slavic languages, often indicating a place associated with a particular natural feature. Consequently, the name likely denotes a locality where linden trees were historically abundant.
References
- Croatian Bureau of Statistics, Census data (2011).
- Official website of the City of Karlovac.
Note: Information presented is based on available reliable sources up to the knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. No speculative or unverified details have been included.