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Peščenica – Žitnjak is a city district in the southeastern part of Zagreb, Croatia. It consists of two parts: Peščenica, a set of neighborhoods; and Žitnjak, a large industrial zone on the city outskirts, and has a total population of 56,487 (2011 census).The smaller neighbourhoods that form the core of Peščenica include: Stara Peščenica Donje Svetice Volovčica Ferenščica These neighborhoods are delineated by major city arterials, such as the Slavonska Avenue and Vukovarska Avenue.To the northeast, towards Donja Dubrava, there are: Borongaj (local administration "Bruno Bušić") Borongaj Lugovi Vukomerec To the southwest, towards Trnje, there are: Borovje Folnegovićevo naselje local administration "Oton Župančić" The places in the outer rim, around and beyond Žitnjak, include: Kozari Bok Kozari putevi Savica–Šanci Petruševec Resnik Ivanja Reka Žitnjak (Struge)HistoryStara Peščenica and Volovčica were first planned in 1913 and built after World War I. Donje Svetice, Ferenščica, Borongaj, Folnegovićevo naselje and Vukomerec were started then and built up mostly after World War II.
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