What is the population of Muntić, Istria?

Muntić has a population of approximately 400 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Muntić, Istria located?

Muntić is located in Istria, Croatia, at approximate coordinates 44.9245°, 13.9462°.

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Muntić

Total population

400

Elevation154 m

Land area5.4 km²

Coordinates44.92°, 13.95°

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Elevation

154 m

Area

5.4 km²

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Overview

Muntić is a village in Southeastern Istria, Croatia. The etymological meaning is traced to the Latin, mòns, or monticulus, which means hill or little mountain.

History & geography

History

The region was inhabited during the Prehistory age. Pre-Roman fortress ruins exist near Nesactium and the village now known as Loborika. Dating after the Roman age, villa rustica remains can be seen at Radeki, at the Stancija Wasserman (Vasimova stancija). Historical evidence shows that Muntić was built over an ancient settlement of the Roman legion called Sors Rumeianum (Rumejarum), Rumianum or Rumiarum from the 1st century BC They settled in the area to conquer the Histrian hillfort of Nesactium, which was the most important spot of the entire peninsula. It was ruled by the Histrian's leader (king), Epulon, until they lost a battle with the Romans in 177 BC A large pond with the name Runjan (Rugnan, referencing Rumeianum) can still be found in Muntić today. Muntić is mentioned several times later in history, the most relevant chronicles date to 1028, when villagers joined the Pula diocese fiefdom. Due to a cession, Muntić become a part of the Patriarchate of Aquileia. Because of frequent pestilence and wars, a large area of southern Istria was almost uninhabited until the 15-16th century. During that period, many refugees from the south Adriatic arrived -mostly from Dalmatia -to escape the invasion of the Ottomans. The newly established village was at that time owned by G.Barbarigo, and it was given the name of Muntić (until the 17th century it was common to find the name Montecchio sive Rumian). The Muntić parish church of Saint Jerome, has a single nave (aisle) and double open arch belfry on its facade, with a bell from 1396 coined in Venice by the foundry of Marco Vendramo. The church is probably from the 12th century, and it is referred to as needing reconstruction during the 14th century. It is in the Romanesque style mixed with early Gothic. The interior…

Geography

The village of Muntić is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from the ancient town of Pula, near the Pula airport. Muntić is situated on the top of a hill, from which you have a complete view of the southeastern Pula territory. As you head east away from the village, you will find the pre-Roman site of Nesactium, and Budava bay. As per the tradition of rural Istria, Muntić is composed of old quarters mostly related to family clans, nicknames or ancestral names such as Brov, Zvonići, Placa, Barelini, Škabini (probably from Scabini), Markolovi, Krnjeli (commonly in Istria from the Friulian families arrived from Carnia), Čalići, etc.

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