Current Date And Time In Velika Rakovica, Croatia
Friday, 14 August 2026
19:15:34 CEST
State: Zagreb County
Currency: Croatian Kuna (HRK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 507
District: Grad Samobor
Find cities, states and countries closest to Velika Rakovica in Zagreb County, Croatia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Velika Rakovica.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Velika Rakovica from our regional database:
| State / Region | Zagreb County |
| District | Grad Samobor |
| Total Population | 507 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 45.7829° N |
| Center Longitude | 15.7236° E |
| Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Zagreb County | #122 of 138 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bestovje | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Brdovec | 6 | 10 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bregana | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Brezje | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Domaslovec | 2 | 4 | 2 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Drenje Brdovečko | 6 | 10 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Galgovo | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Gornji Desinec | 6 | 10 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gradna | 3 | 5 | 2 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Horvati | 7 | 12 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Hrastina Samoborska | 2 | 3 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Javorje | 6 | 9 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Kerestinec | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kladje | 0 | 1 | 0 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Klinča Sela | 6 | 10 | 6 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Zagreb County (home state of Velika Rakovica), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Baranya | 91 | 146 | 79 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bjelovar-Bilogora | 29 | 47 | 26 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Brod-Posavina | 62 | 99 | 53 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Burgenland | 89 | 143 | 77 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| County of Osijek-Baranja | 99 | 159 | 86 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Destrnik | 50 | 80 | 43 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Dobrna | 65 | 104 | 56 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Dol pri Ljubljani | 85 | 138 | 74 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Dolenjske Toplice | 65 | 104 | 56 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Federation of B&H | 149 | 240 | 129 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Croatia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Velika Rakovica's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Albania | 370 | 596 | 321 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Austria | 170 | 273 | 147 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bosnia And Herzegovina | 147 | 237 | 128 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Bulgaria | 537 | 864 | 466 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Czechia | 326 | 525 | 283 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Germany | 473 | 761 | 410 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Greece | 537 | 864 | 466 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Hungary | 250 | 403 | 217 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Italy | 259 | 417 | 225 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Kosovo | 332 | 535 | 289 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Velika Rakovica. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Zagreb County, Croatia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Velika Rakovica (You) | Zagreb County | 507 | — | — |
| Mala Rakovica | Zagreb County | 604 | 0.4 | N |
| Kladje | Zagreb County | 888 | 0.8 | ESE |
| Samobor | Zagreb County | 16,911 | 2.3 | N |
| Hrastina Samoborska | Zagreb County | 854 | 3.1 | NNE |
| Molvice | Zagreb County | 659 | 3.1 | ESE |
| Domaslovec | Zagreb County | 903 | 3.6 | NE |
| Gradna | Zagreb County | 541 | 4.5 | N |
| Sveta Nedjelja | Zagreb County | 1,363 | 4.7 | ENE |
| Rude | Zagreb County | 1,087 | 4.8 | WSW |
| Galgovo | Zagreb County | 698 | 4.9 | SSE |
How does Velika Rakovica rank within Zagreb County? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Velika Rakovica appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Velika Gorica | 30,036 |
| Zaprešić | 18,768 |
| Samobor | 16,911 |
| Dugo Selo | 11,097 |
| Ivanić-Grad | 8,452 |
| Jastrebarsko | 5,312 |
| Vrbovec | 4,551 |
| Strmec | 4,250 |
| Velika Mlaka | 3,395 |
| Kloštar Ivanić | 3,263 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Sveti Ivan Zelina | 185.90 |
| Pisarovina | 145.40 |
| Žumberak | 110.10 |
| Pokupsko | 105.90 |
| Rugvica | 93.70 |
| Gradec | 89.00 |
| Klinča Sela | 77.00 |
| Zaprešić | 53.80 |
| Donja Bistra | 52.90 |
| Preseka | 46.10 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Bestovje | 1,397.50 |
| Samobor | 1,018.73 |
| Dugo Selo | 894.92 |
| Gradići | 890.95 |
| Bregana | 785.00 |
| Šenkovec | 737.78 |
| Velika Mlaka | 707.29 |
| Brckovljani | 506.67 |
| Domaslovec | 501.67 |
| Sveta Nedjelja | 470.00 |
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport IATA: ZAG 27 km (17 mi) from Velika Rakovica |
Velika Rakovica sits inside Zagreb County, Croatia and ranks #122 of 138 cities in Zagreb County by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Velika Rakovica and the countries closest to Velika Rakovica by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Croatia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Velika Rakovica, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Velika Rakovica at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Zagreb County, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Velika Rakovica — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Velika Rakovica table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Zagreb County by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Velika Rakovica and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Velika Rakovica map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Velika Rakovica will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Velika Rakovica to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Velika Rakovica. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Zagreb County city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Velika Rakovica ranks #122 of 138 cities in Zagreb County by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Velika Rakovica is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), about 27 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.