Peroj (Montenegrin: Перој, Italian: Peroi) is a village in the Town of Vodnjan on the south-western coast of Istria, Croatia.[3] Peroj originally dates back to the Copper Age of prehistory, as testified by a necropolis within the old walls of the town. The town has been settled with families from a variety of origins throughout its history. During the occupation of the Romans, the town was named Pedrolo, and was a popular holiday destination.
The term "Peroj" is of debatable origin. One theory suggested by Bernardo Schiavuzzi claims that near modern-day Peroj existed a settlement known as Petroriolum (Petroro) ca. 1197. Camillo de Franceschi, however, suggested that Peroj derives from the archaic name "Pedroli". An alternate theory suggests that the Montenegrin settlers derived the term Peroj from the Albanian word for stream - përrua (definite "përroi").
Historyedit
In 1562 the town had been emptied due to malaria and plague, and Leonardo Fioravanti from Bologna brought to the area 124 families of farmers from the Romagna region of present day Italy, some of which settled in Peroj. However people from Pula felt their territories had been violated and began a series of persecutions which lead the families to leave the area.
In 1578 some Greek families were brought to the area, and between 1580 and 1583, 25 more Greek families from Nauplia were settled in Peroj, and 25 families from Cyprus were also settled. In 1585 the families from Nauplia renounced the lands given to them and left the area. The Cypriots remained, but gradually some left and some died due to the plagues affecting the region, and in 1644 the population of Peroj was reduced to three people only.
In 1657, the Doge of Venice, Bertuccio Valiero, decided to repopulate the town by bringing 15 families. Five of these families were of Orthodox religion, originally from the Cernizza region in Montenegro that had escaped from the Turkish occupation. Based on evidence, it is generally assumed that these Montenegrin settlers carried the surnames Brcela, Draković, Brajić, Vučeta, and Ljubotina. The remaining ten were of Roman Catholic religion but of unknown origin and are thought to be either of Croatian origin from Albania Veneta or of Albanian origin. However, these Catholic families soon emigrated from Peroj. Following the Cretan War of 1645–1669, twenty other families originally from Montenegro migrated to Peroj, amounting to 25 in total by 1677.[4] These families remained in Peroj and until recently Serbo-Croatian was taught in the local schools due to their presence.
Demographicsedit
According to the 2021 census, its population was 900.[2] It was 832 in 2011.[5]
Year
Population
1818
243
1852
288
1857
178
1869
219
1880
222
1890
267
1900
287
1910
305
1921
328
1931
392
1948
475
1953
484
1961
498
1971
409
1981
403
1991
477
2001
752
2011
832
2021
900
Religionedit
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Due to the overwhelming presence of Eastern Orthodox followers, the Orthodox church of Saint Spyridon (San Spiridione) was built in the 19th century following the conversion of the former Catholic church of Saint Jerome.[6]
^Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
^ ab"Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
^A. Štoković. "Istrapedia: Crnogorska pravoslavna zajednica u Peroju". Retrieved 4 March 2012.
^"Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Peroj". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
^Dario Alberi. ISTRIA - storia, arte, cultura. LINT (Trieste, 1997), p. 1852-56
Sourcesedit
Fran Barbalić (1933). "Peroj - srpsko selo u Istri" (in Serbo-Croatian). Rastko.
Mirko Barjaktarović. Љубомир Рељић (ed.). "IDENTIFICATION OF RELIGIOUS WITH NATIONAL AFFILIATION (Example of Peroj in Istria)". Гласник Етнографског музеја у Београду књ. 54-55. Etnografski muzej u Beogradu: 257–265. GGKEY:GJ75E77KY3K.
External linksedit
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Peroj - Serbian Village in Istria by Fran Barbalić (in Croatian)
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Peroj Montenegrin Peroј Italian Peroi is a village in the Town of Vodnjan on the south western coast of Istria Croatia 3 Peroj originally dates back to the Copper Age of prehistory as testified by a necropolis within the old walls of the town The town has been settled with families from a variety of origins throughout its history During the occupation of the Romans the town was named Pedrolo and was a popular holiday destination Peroj PeroјPeroiVillagePerojCoordinates 44 57 7 N 13 47 49 E 44 95194 N 13 79694 E 44 95194 13 79694Country CroatiaCounty Istria CountyMunicipalityVodnjanArea 1 Total6 6 sq mi 17 2 km2 Population 2021 2 Total900 Density140 sq mi 52 km2 Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code52212Area code 385 52Car platesPU Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Demographics 4 Religion 5 Photo gallery 6 See also 7 References 8 Sources 9 External linksEtymology editThe term Peroj is of debatable origin One theory suggested by Bernardo Schiavuzzi claims that near modern day Peroj existed a settlement known as Petroriolum Petroro ca 1197 Camillo de Franceschi however suggested that Peroj derives from the archaic name Pedroli An alternate theory suggests that the Montenegrin settlers derived the term Peroj from the Albanian word for stream perrua definite perroi History editIn 1562 the town had been emptied due to malaria and plague and Leonardo Fioravanti from Bologna brought to the area 124 families of farmers from the Romagna region of present day Italy some of which settled in Peroj However people from Pula felt their territories had been violated and began a series of persecutions which lead the families to leave the area In 1578 some Greek families were brought to the area and between 1580 and 1583 25 more Greek families from Nauplia were settled in Peroj and 25 families from Cyprus were also settled In 1585 the families from Nauplia renounced the lands given to them and left the area The Cypriots remained but gradually some left and some died due to the plagues affecting the region and in 1644 the population of Peroj was reduced to three people only In 1657 the Doge of Venice Bertuccio Valiero decided to repopulate the town by bringing 15 families Five of these families were of Orthodox religion originally from the Cernizza region in Montenegro that had escaped from the Turkish occupation Based on evidence it is generally assumed that these Montenegrin settlers carried the surnames Brcela Drakovic Brajic Vuceta and Ljubotina The remaining ten were of Roman Catholic religion but of unknown origin and are thought to be either of Croatian origin from Albania Veneta or of Albanian origin However these Catholic families soon emigrated from Peroj Following the Cretan War of 1645 1669 twenty other families originally from Montenegro migrated to Peroj amounting to 25 in total by 1677 4 These families remained in Peroj and until recently Serbo Croatian was taught in the local schools due to their presence Demographics editAccording to the 2021 census its population was 900 2 It was 832 in 2011 5 Year Population 1818 243 1852 288 1857 178 1869 219 1880 222 1890 267 1900 287 1910 305 1921 328 1931 392 1948 475 1953 484 1961 498 1971 409 1981 403 1991 477 2001 752 2011 832 2021 900Religion editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it March 2012 The majority of the population is of Serbian Orthodox faith with a Roman Catholic minority Three Christian churches exist in Peroj Church of St Stephen Catholic church Church of St Fusca Catholic church Church of St Spyridon Serbian Orthodox church Due to the overwhelming presence of Eastern Orthodox followers the Orthodox church of Saint Spyridon San Spiridione was built in the 19th century following the conversion of the former Catholic church of Saint Jerome 6 Photo gallery edit nbsp St Spyridon Church nbsp Peroj Town Square nbsp Peroj Memorial nbsp Roman Remains along the beach nbsp The beach in Peroj nbsp Church towerSee also editBarbariga Croatia St Spyridon Church PerojReferences edit Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia Wikidata Q119585703 a b Population by Age and Sex by Settlements 2021 Census Census of Population Households and Dwellings in 2021 Zagreb Croatian Bureau of Statistics 2022 Grad Vodnjan Vodnjan in Croatian A Stokovic Istrapedia Crnogorska pravoslavna zajednica u Peroju Retrieved 4 March 2012 Population by Age and Sex by Settlements 2011 Census Peroj Census of Population Households and Dwellings 2011 Zagreb Croatian Bureau of Statistics December 2012 Dario Alberi ISTRIA storia arte cultura LINT Trieste 1997 p 1852 56Sources editFran Barbalic 1933 Peroj srpsko selo u Istri in Serbo Croatian Rastko Mirko Barjaktarovic Љubomir Reљiћ ed IDENTIFICATION OF RELIGIOUS WITH NATIONAL AFFILIATION Example of Peroj in Istria Glasnik Etnografskog muzeјa u Beogradu kњ 54 55 Etnografski muzej u Beogradu 257 265 GGKEY GJ75E77KY3K External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Peroj Peroj Serbian Village in Istria by Fran Barbalic in Croatian Drustvo Perojskih Crnogoraca PEROJ 1657 in Croatian 44 57 N 13 48 E 44 950 N 13 800 E 44 950 13 800 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Peroj amp oldid 1194524866, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
