Ćićevac

Ćićevac
Ћићевац (Serbian)
From top: Great Morava near Ćićevac, Town square in Ćićevac
Coat of arms of Ćićevac
Location of the municipality of Ćićevac within Serbia
Location of the municipality of Ćićevac within Serbia
Coordinates: 43°43′N 21°27′E / 43.717°N 21.450°E / 43.717; 21.450
Country Serbia
RegionŠumadija and Western Serbia
DistrictRasina
Settlements10
Government
 • MayorMirjana Krkić (SNS)
Area
 • Municipality124 km2 (48 sq mi)
Elevation
147 m (482 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)[2]
 • Town
3,902
 • Municipality
7,860
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37210
Area code+381(0)37
Car plates
Websitewww.cicevac.rs

Ćićevac (Serbian Cyrillic: Ћићевац, pronounced [tɕîtɕeʋats]) is a town and municipality located in the Rasina District of central Serbia. According to 2022 census, the population of the town is 3,902, while the population of the municipality is 7,860.

Geography

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Ćićevac is located 3 km northeast of the confluence of West Morava and South Morava, the place where Great Morava is formed.[3]

History

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Medieval Stalać Fortress

The history of Ćićevac region dates back to ancient times, as testified by remains of the Roman culture in Stalać.[4]

The area of Mojsinjska Gora (Mojsinjska Mountain) became a refuge for monks from the southern parts of the medieval Serbian Empire, following the Ottoman invasion in 1370s after the Battle of Maritsa.[4][5] Many sacred objects are left from this era, including cultural monuments of great importance:

  • St. Nicholas' Church is located in Braljina village and was first mentioned in 1377[6]
  • St John's Church is located close to the confluence of two Moravas, on the left bank of the West Morava[7]
  • St Mark's Church is the largest church in this area, located on a plateau high in the Mojsinjska Mountain[8]

Stalać Fortress near Ćićevac was built for self-defense, with a unique system of ramparts, gates, and towers. Its construction started around 1370, while it was destroyed in 1413 in the battle against the Turks.[4] The battle was described in the Serbian epic poem Smrt vojvode Prijezde (Death of Duke Prijezda).[9]

Coal mine Moravac operated in Ćićevac between 1884-1935.[4] From 1929 to 1941, Ćićevac was part of the Morava Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
194811,762—    
195312,366+1.01%
196112,709+0.34%
197112,359−0.28%
198112,568+0.17%
199111,757−0.66%
200210,755−0.81%
20119,467−1.41%
20227,860−1.68%
Source: [10]

According to the 2011 census results, the municipality of Ćićevac had a population of 9,476 inhabitants.

Ethnic groups

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The ethnic composition of the municipality:[11]

Ethnic group Population %
Serbs 9,073 95.75%
Romani 174 1.84%
Macedonians 21 0.22%
Montenegrins 12 0.13%
Yugoslavs 7 0.07%
Croats 5 0.05%
Others 184 1.94%
Total 9,476

Economy

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The following table gives a preview of total number of employed people per their core activity (as of 2017):[12]

Activity Total
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 35
Mining 3
Processing industry 820
Distribution of power, gas and water -
Distribution of water and water waste management 84
Construction 163
Wholesale and retail, repair 240
Traffic, storage and communication 125
Hotels and restaurants 104
Media and telecommunications 13
Finance and insurance 16
Property stock and charter 12
Professional, scientific, innovative and technical activities 31
Administrative and other services 23
Administration and social assurance 158
Education 139
Healthcare and social work 104
Art, leisure and recreation 29
Other services 28
Total 2,126

References

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  1. ^ "Municipalities of Serbia, 2006". Statistical Office of Serbia. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  2. ^ "Census 2022: Total population, by municipalities and cities". popis2022.stat.gov.rs.
  3. ^ "Општина Ћићевац". www.cicevac.rs. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  4. ^ a b c d "Општина Ћићевац". www.cicevac.rs. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  5. ^ By (2016-12-11). "MOJSINJSKA SVETA GORA I KLISURA JUŽNE MORAVE – CentralMedia". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  6. ^ "Споменици културе у Србији". spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  7. ^ "Споменици културе у Србији". spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  8. ^ "Споменици културе у Србији". spomenicikulture.mi.sanu.ac.rs. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  9. ^ "KULA TODORA OD STALAĆA". listpobeda.rs. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  10. ^ "2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia" (PDF). stat.gov.rs. Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  11. ^ "ETHNICITY Data by municipalities and cities" (PDF). stat.gov.rs. Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  12. ^ "ОПШТИНЕ И РЕГИОНИ У РЕПУБЛИЦИ СРБИЈИ, 2018" (PDF). stat.gov.rs (in Serbian). Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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