Retfala
| Retfala Gradska četvrt Retfala | |
|---|---|
| City district of Osijek | |
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Strossmayerova Street | |
| Country |
 Croatia |
| City | Osijek |
| First mention | End of 17th century |
| City district | From 1947 |
| Government | |
| • President of Council | Željko Lijić (HDZ) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,123 |
Retfala is a city district in the western part of Osijek, Croatia. It has 14,123 inhabitants distributed in 5,200 households.
Day of the city district is on 14 September, on Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Its name in Hungarian literally means "village in meadow".
History [1]
Retfala is first mentioned in the end 17th century.
From 1750 it was estate of the family of Pejačević.
From 19th century it was independent municipality.
From 1947 it is a city district of the City of Osijek.
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Coordinates: 45°33′47″N 18°38′49″E / 45.563°N 18.647°E
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