Vitu

Vitu is a term that is used in several different geographic, cultural and linguistic contexts. Its most common references are to small settlements in Europe, Africa and Asia, as well as to a few less widely known uses.

In Europe, Vitu is the name of a village in the municipality of Köping in Sweden, located on the western coast of the province of Dalarna. The settlement is noted for its medieval church and for the surrounding forested landscape, which is popular for hiking and cross‑country skiing during the winter months. Another European reference is Vitu in the county of Bjelovar-Bilogora, Croatia, where the village is situated on the banks of the Una River and is part of a larger valley that supports mixed farming and amber mining.

In Africa, Vitu occurs as a small town in the Central African Republic, administratively part of the prefecture of Omdurman. The town serves as a local market centre for the surrounding agricultural district and has a modest health clinic that supports the surrounding rural population.

Outside of place names, Vitu is also a surname found among a number of individuals from the Balkans and the former Yugoslav states. A small group of enthusiasts in the United States use the word "Vitu" as a nickname for a local folk music ensemble that blends Balkan and American roots styles.

Despite its varied uses, Vitu is generally understood as a small community name rather than a major city or large cultural movement.