Donji grad, Zagreb

Donji grad
District of Zagreb
Gradska četvrt Donji grad
Donji grad ("Lower town") seen from Lotrščak Tower
Location of Donji Grad within Zagreb, shown in red.
Coordinates: 45°48′30″N 15°58′34″E / 45.80833°N 15.97611°E / 45.80833; 15.97611
CountryCroatia
CountyCity of Zagreb
Modern district founded14 December 1999
Government
  Council PresidentPetar Paradžik (SDP)
  District Council
15 members
Area
  Total
3.016 km2 (1.164 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
37,024
  Density12,000/km2 (32,000/sq mi)

Donji grad (pronounced [dôːɲiː grâːd], locally also [ˈdoʎɲi grad], lit.'Lower Town') is one of the 17 city districts of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It is located in the central part of the city and has 37,024 inhabitants (as of 2011). The district is often referred to simply as centar (lit.'center') by Zagreb residents, a term which also encompasses the southern parts of the Gornji Grad district.