LEKENIK is located in the plains of Turopolje by the left bank of the Lekenik brook, halfway between Zagreb and Sisak. The name Lekenik was mentioned for the first time in a written document from 1217. For several centuries Lekenik was in the possession of the families Babonić, Erdödy and Berković. The construction of the railroad Zagreb-Sisak in 1862 had a great influence on the development of Lekenik

In 1871 Lekenik was under the civil administration of Velika Gorica. After the administrative restructuring in 1886, it became part of the Council of Sela on the territory of the municipality of Sisak. From 1893 Lekenik had its own council again. At the beginning of the 20th century it had its own magistrate's court, the church, the police station and several artisans, shops and inns. The First World War brought stagnation in development and normal living. In the Second World War the town suffered heavily again.

After the Second World War, Lekenik got electricity, a sewage system and telephone connections; asphalt roads and pavements were made; a new surgery and new school were built. Natural values are well preserved. In accordance with the tradition of Pokuplje, the local architecture has been known for the typical Croatian motif of embroidery. The economy is based on forestry, timber and wood industries, agriculture and cattle breeding. In Lekenik there is a primary school, an outpatient's and a veterinary practice. There is also the first Croatian SOS Children's Village in Lekenik.

The municipality of Lekenik is interesting due to its well preserved landscape and traditional architecture and a number of sacral monuments, mostly from the 18th century. Hardworking inhabitants and natural surroundings of this area guarantee its future development.