Donji grad, Zagreb

Donji grad (pronounced [dôːɲiː grâːd], locally also [ˈdoʎɲi grad], "Lower Town") is one of the 17 city districts of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It is located in the central part of the city and has 37,024 inhabitants (as of 2011). The official name of the district is rarely used, for it is dubbed centar (center) by most Zagreb residents even though "centar" encompasses some southern parts of district Gornji Grad-Medveščak.

Donji grad
District of Zagreb
Gradska četvrt Donji grad
Location of Donji Grad within Zagreb, shown in red.
Coordinates: 45°48′30″N 15°58′34″E
CountryCroatia
CountyCity of Zagreb
Modern district founded14 December 1999
Government
  Council PresidentPetar Paradžik (SDP)
  District Council
15 members
Area
  Total3.016 km2 (1.164 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total37,024
  Density12,000/km2 (32,000/sq mi)
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