Darda

Darda is a town and municipality in eastern Croatia, located in the Baranja region within Osijek-Baranja County. It lies in the Pannonian plain in an area characterized by agricultural land and small waterways, with the administrative center in the settlement of Darda. The municipality comprises several settlements and is governed by a mayor and a municipal council.

The area has a long history, with settlement traces dating to ancient times. Over the centuries it formed part of the medieval Kingdom of Croatia, later came under Habsburg rule, and in the 20th century was part of Yugoslavia before Croatia’s independence in 1991.

Today, Darda has a few thousand residents. The population is predominantly Croats, with minorities including Hungarians and Roma. The municipality operates within Osijek-Baranja County and maintains connections to nearby urban centers through regional roads and local transit.

The economy is largely agricultural, with crops such as cereals and vegetables, fruit production, and some viticulture contributing to local livelihoods. Small-scale industry, trade, and services complement farming activities. The area also features rural cultural heritage, local religious sites, and opportunities for countryside tourism.

Notable features include churches and cultural monuments that reflect Baranja’s mixed heritage. Darda serves as an administrative and service hub for surrounding rural settlements and contributes to the regional economy through agriculture and local businesses.