Dugo Selo is located 23 kilometers east of the city of Zagreb and according to the census of 2011. in this area lived 17,466 inhabitants. It belongs to the Zagreb County, and consists of 11 villages. The annual population growth rate is 3.67 percent, and the population density is even 3.5 times higher than the average density of the Zagreb County. Thanks to its favorable location and favorable conditions of life, this city records a positive natural increase of the population and due to its proximity to Zagreb it comes to frequent human habitation. Life in this area is mentioned as far back as in 1209th in deed of donation of Andrija Arpadović, and name of the village was first mentioned in the 16th century, namely in the 1566th. For many years Dugo Selo was a county center, where they were established four municipalities. In 1997th it attained city status and the first train passed through this place in January 4, 1870. Year. The most important monument in Dugo Selo is the old church... of Sv Martin on Martin Breg which dates back to the ancient 13th century. Beneath it is located a wooden sculpture of Sv. Martin, who was the patron of the city, parish, wine-growers and their products. Well known are the rests of the castle of the Draskovic family, namely tower and the well. It should be noted that in Dugo Selo is situated a monument that was set up in honor of the fallen Croatian soldiers during the war. In November 1 1853rd has been opened a primary school, which today is attended by approximately 1,500 students, and which is considered the largest school in the Republic of Croatia. Dugo Selo is called the city that is a friend of children, and offers many opportunities for education and training courses at universities. Here were the inhabitants for the centuries engaged in agriculture, and in addition developed is farming industry and fruit and wine growing in the Martin Breg. At the present time the most advanced is manufacturing of bakery products, while also significantly is Craftsmen Association, which counts 630 members of various industries. Especially interesting is to mention that here was born former member of the national handball team Vlado Šola.