Žminj Gimino | |
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Municipality | |
| Žminj Municipality | |
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 Location of Žminj in Istria | |
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  Žminj | |
| Coordinates:45°09′N13°55′E / 45.150°N 13.917°E /45.150; 13.917 | |
| Country |  Croatia |
| County |  Istria County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Željko Plavčić |
| Area | |
• Municipality | 27.6 sq mi (71.6 km2) |
| • Urban | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Municipality | 3,360 |
| • Density | 122/sq mi (46.9/km2) |
| • Urban | 826 |
| • Urban density | 670/sq mi (260/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code[3] | 52341 Žminj |
| Area code | 52 |
| Website | zminj |
Žminj (Italian:Gimino) is avillage and a municipality inIstria, westCroatia, 15 km south ofPazin.
The town is located on a limestone hill between theLim valley and theRaša valley, 355 meters above sea level. Its economy is based on farming and livestock breeding. Žminj is located at the intersection of regional roads toPazin,Kanfanar,Svetvinčenat andLabin. This part of Istria has a number of tourist attractions, landscapes and the remnants of cultural heritage from all ages (such as a tower Citadel in the old town).
The municipality has a population of 3,360, and was first mentioned in 1177 as a parish of thePoreč diocese. Since 1368, Žminj has belonged to the County ofPazin. In the center of the city is thebaroque, three-aisledParish Church of St. Michael's Church built in 1625.[4]
According to the 2021 census, its population was 3,360, with 826 living in the town proper.[2] It was 3,483 in 2011.[5]
The municipality consists of the following settlements:[2]
| population | 3697 | 3761 | 4131 | 4223 | 4674 | 5267 | 5255 | 5298 | 4960 | 4938 | 4378 | 3970 | 3689 | 3530 | 3447 | 3483 | 3360 |
| 1857 | 1869 | 1880 | 1890 | 1900 | 1910 | 1921 | 1931 | 1948 | 1953 | 1961 | 1971 | 1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2011 | 2021 |
Žminj and its surroundings are used hiking and cycling tours, as well as foragritourism, which developed in many of the surrounding villages. Žminj is the traditional host of the Bartulja festival. Held at the end of August, this festival is dedicated toSt. Bartholomew, patron of Žminj (in the church of St. Bartholomew).
Other traditional events are the Chakavian Assembly, a contest of young poets and reciters of poetry in theChakavian dialect (in June) and the Harmonica Wedding, a competition in accordion-playing (in July).
Žminj is also known for its agricultural fair which takes place every second Wednesday in the month.
Exquisite specialities of Istrian cuisine: "maneštra" (minestra), sausages with cabbage, venison with "fuži" (a kind of pasta), "supa" (crisp bread in red wine, with olive-oil and pepper) and the famous wines,teran andmalmsey.
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