What Are People From Zagreb Called?

Name: Zagreb
Address: Southeast Europe, Croatia

Southeast Europe, Croatia

Croatia

People from Zagreb are called:

People from Zagreb are called Zagreber.

Demonym:

Zagreber

Pronunciation:

/ˈzɑːɡrəbər/

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About Zagreb

Capital and largest city of Croatia.
Historic city divided into Upper and Lower Town.
Major cultural center with numerous museums and galleries.
Important transportation hub in Central Europe.

Quick Facts

Population:: 769,944 (2024 est.)
Country:: Croatia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from 'za grebom' meaning 'behind the hill' or from the personal name Chabrag.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Ljubljana

140 km northwest

People are called:

Ljubljanan

Budapest

341 km northeast

People are called:

Budapester

Vienna

380 km north

People are called:

Viennese

Quick Facts

Population:: 769,944 (2024 est.)
Country:: Croatia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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