Orahovica is a town in Slavonia. It is located on the slopes of Papuk Mountain and close to the state road.Orahovica has a well-developed industry (production of tiles, panel parquet, wine production, fruit and vegetable processing, metal processing ...). Agriculture plays an important role for the city's economy (farming and livestock, freshwater fish, fruits and vineyards).The name Orahovica is derived from the word "orah" (walnut).Orahovica was first officially mentioned in 1228, in a historical document issued by King Andrew II. Ruzhica Fortress, not far from Orahovica, was first mentioned in 1357 as a royal estate. In the 15th and first half of the 16th century, the city was a thriving community owned by various patricians.
№246 in Cities of Croatia