Podsljeme

Podsljeme (pronounced [pǒtsʎeme]) is a city district situated in the foothills of Zagreb's mountain, Medvednica. Its name stands for "under Sljeme" (Sljeme is the peak of the Medvednica mountain). It has the status of četvrt (quarter, district, borough) and as such has an elected council. It is located about 5km north of central Zagreb.^[1]

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In 2021, Podsljeme had 18,974 residents, making it the second least populous city district in Zagreb.^[2] It is primarily a residential area known for its suburban character and primarily inhabited by middle and upper-middle-class residents.

The lower station of the Zagreb cable car leading to Sljeme is located in this district.

Podsljeme is an affluent area of Zagreb, known for its high property values. The area features upscale homes set among dense deciduous forests, making it a popular choice for the city's business leaders, politicians, and celebrities.

List of neighborhoods in Podsljeme

Šestine
Gračani
Prekrižje
Mlinovi
Bliznec
Dolje
Remete
Markuševec

References

^ Google Maps
^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Districts of City of Zagreb, 2011 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.

45°51′41.31″N 15°58′58.51″E / 45.8614750°N 15.9829194°E / 45.8614750; 15.9829194

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[1] Google Maps

[2] "Population by Age and Sex, by Districts of City of Zagreb, 2011 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.

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