Vȁraždīn ( or ; also known by other
alternative names) is a city in
Northern Croatia, north of
Zagreb on the highway
A4. The total population is 46,946, with 38,839 on of the city settlement itself (2011). The centre of
Varaždin County is located near the
Drava river, at . It is mainly known for its
baroque buildings, music, textile, food and IT industry.