Drnje

In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Drnje was part of the Bjelovar-Križevci County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. ==Demographics==

In 2021, the municipality had 1,533 residents in the following settlements: • Botovo, population 232 • Drnje, population 805 • Torčec, population 496 Ethnicity and Religion ==Administration==

The current mayor of Drnje is Matija Dolenec and the Drnje Municipal Council consists of 9 seats. ==Culture==

There are currently several cultural and sports associations operating in Drnje: • VFD Torčec • Association of Croatian Homeland War Volunteers Drnje • Women's Association "Croatian Heart" • Torčec Women's Association • Red Cross Society of Koprivnica Sports • FC "Tomislav" Drnje • FC "Podravec" Torčec • Sport Fishing Club "Amur" Drnje - Botovo • Sport Fishing Club "Pike" Torčec • Hunting Association "Pheasant" Drnje • Women's Basketball Club "DHP & GOLA" Drnje ==Education==

• Kindergarten "Igra" • Elementary School "Fran Koncelak" Drnje ==Religion==

There are two catholic churches in Drnje: • Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary • Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Torčec ==Notable people==

• Mara Matočec (1885–1967), folk writer and peasant activist ==References==