Mokošica is the Dubrovnik city district, which according to the census of 2011. has about 8,000 inhabitants. This city is the most densely populated district in the Republic of Croatia. From Dubrovnik it is only 7 kilometers away, and from the north and east there are high Dalmatian mountains. Mokosica is named after Mokoš, the patron goddess of women and fertility that comes from Slavic mythology. During the war Mokosica has been very little damaged, especially the new part because there was situated army command. Mokosica contains a large number of villas that date back to the 16th century, and certainly it should be noted that in addition to summer residences here are contained the ruins of the church of Sv. Pankracije. In the Old Mokosica there is a tavern, shipyard, two bars and shops containing everything necessary for life of tourists during the summer months. Population mostly spends time in their homes, but in recent years comes to the construction of new homes and neighborh...oods. Nova Mokosica has prior to construction many vineyards and olive groves, and today there are many residential buildings such as offices, primary school, cafes and restaurants, and the authorities have plans to build a shopping center. But despite Mokosica belongs to the undeveloped parts of Dubrovnik, a large part of the population is employed in the City. It should be noted that the main economic branches are fishing, shipbuilding and tourism, and in particular ACI marina Dubrovnik in Komolac, one of the most beautiful marinas in the Adriatic Sea which is located near the river Ombla attracts tourists. This marina is considered one of the safest in the world because it is completely protected from waves and bad weather. The population consists mainly of Catholic Croats, but a small portion make also Bosniaks and Serbs.