Petrinja is located in Sisak Moslavina County, and in the area of the city are situated 55 villages. About Petrinja is often said that it is one neat little town rich in tradition and small events. According to the last census in 2001. this city was inhabited by 24,671 people, of which about 70 per cent were Croats. It is the largest city of Banovina and Sisak is located 13 kilometers away. Petrinja was first mentioned in the 13th century, and it was located in the area of the village Jabukovec. The village was destroyed by the Turks who built there a new fortress, and after their departure Petrinja has developed as a very important center in the Vojna Krajina. After the Second World War comes to stronger economic growth and increasing of the population of this city. However, in the Homeland War was Petrinja heavily eroded, especially after the Serbian occupation in 1991st. Petrinja has three primary schools one secondary school and Petrinjska Teacher Academy. The locals of this city a...re proud of their town brass band, which exists since the 1808th, and was active during the war. Today it contains about 40 members. It should be noted that here is located the meat industry Gavrilovic, and same named wrestling club. If you decide to visit Petrinja be sure to visit the Petrinja souvenir shops that in their offer have Stucke, a ceramic vessel that is painted and decorated with the coat of arms of Petrinja, but also the grape clusters that characterize activity of viticulture and winemaking. Particularly noteworthy is Petrinjski Carnival, "Summer in Petrinja" and many events such as chestnut, fish fry, bicycle tours, and New Year's Eve on the main square of Petrinja. Tourists often like to visit Petrinjska promenade which is 6.5 kilometers long and located along the river Petrinjčica.