Buzet (Croatian:[bǔzet]; Italian: Pinguente; Latin: Piquentum) is a town in Istria, west Croatia, population 6,133 (2011).[4] The historical core of Buzet dates back to the Middle Ages, and today Buzet is known as the town of truffles.[5] Buzet is also known as the home of Croatian motorsport, and every year the "Buzetskidani" hill climb race is held here. It is currently part of the European Hill Climb Championship.
History
Already at the time of Venetian rule, Buzet supplied military stations and the local population with potable water.
Geography
A few kilometers to the west is the ancient castle of Pietrapelosa.[6]
Demographics
According to the 2021 census, its population was 5,999 with 2,339 living in the town proper.[3]
In 2011 the total municipal population was 6,133 people, distributed in the following settlements (with population shown in parentheses):[4]
